Mike wrote:
> Greetings All
>
> I've got a problem with my Automatic 97 EX - non-VTEC (Canadian) 127Km
>
> Progressively over time, I've noticed that when I come to a stop the car
> starts to shake and the idle drops below the 500 Rpm Idle.
> If I remove my foot from the brake, it'll return to idle quicker.
> Stepping on the brake definitely has an affect on the idle speed when
> stopped.
>
> This only happens when the engine is cold and goes away after it's fully
> warmed up.
>
> So, today I decided replace the plugs, cap, rotor and generally just clean
> things up.
> Unfortunately, the kid at NAPA didn't know what Cap and Rotor to give me, so
> I just left with the plugs and figured I'd just scrape any oxidation of the
> cap terminals for now.
>
> After that, I took it for a test drive and it now totally stalls at stops
> before idling at around 100, or so, RPM.
>
> I did properly gap the plugs to 1.1mm as per the sticker under the hood.
>
> Any help appreciated..
> Mike..


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Mike, that's one of the same symptoms CRV will display just before
burning valves because they are too tight.

During warn-up, engine misfires or stalls at stop light. See what your
manual says, and maybe get the valves adjusted...

'Curly'