In regards to Curly's response:
I don't think I am going to attempt an O2 sensor replacement, looks
like a lot of trouble for something that might not be the problem.
The fact that the plugs were shot to hell, and there was what looked
like combustion residue in the plug well (I will call it that instead
of the 'plug hole'...hehehe) makes me think that perhaps the 02 sensor
is bad, but I really do not want to try and fix it myself.

George:
I really don't know if it is 'chugging' that is just what I have heard
other people calling it. Basically the whole front end sort of shakes
and pulsates when it is in 3rd gear at 2000RPMS between 40-60KMH
(whatever that is in MPHs). The second I either take my foot off the
gas, or hit the gas harder the problem stops. It doesnt feel like
gears are slipping...just sort of like (as I said before) a manual
transmission at too low of an RPM (not jumping, but really really
rough).

I cannot at this point say if it is getting worse or not, but it is
really really annoying as most of the side streets in Calgary, Alberta
are right at the speed which this occurs.

I hate cars, they cost to much money. The plug wires ended up costing
me 80$CDN (55$US). Of course the ones for the 2 doors were much
cheaper, but they dont fit, go figure.

fammacd=!SPAM^nothanks@tellurian.com (George Macdonald) wrote in message news:<3f3603dd.77316484@news.tellurian.com>...
> On 8 Aug 2003 07:43:50 -0700, kingpenguin78@hotmail.com (Jon) wrote:
>
> >I really don't know what to title the subject for this, since I have
> >no idea what is wrong with the car.
> >
> >I have a 1994 Civic EX, and after having it parked for a year and a
> >half, I have finally got it back on the road. By the way, it has an
> >automatic transmission.
> >
> >It has always (since day one, and the car was bought new by me) been
> >rough at shifting, which seems like a common problem with the 94
> >Civic. It also has been a little 'shakey' at low RPMs right after a
> >gear change, but it has never been a problem.
> >
> >Recently, since I have been driving it again, I have noticed something
> >odd. When the car shifts into 3rd (could be second, I have not take
> >note of that) at 30mph (around 43kmh) the floorboard, steering wheel,
> >and pedals get very 'jumpy', sort of like going over a rough road. It
> >feels sort of like driving a manual transmission car in to high of a
> >gear for the speed, like it is about to stall. To remedy the problem
> >I have to hit the gas, and accelerate it a few mph higher, and it
> >stops. It only occurs right at the bottom range of that gear, when
> >the RPMS are minimal. However, the RPMs are sitting at right around
> >2000 when this is happening.
> >
> >Although I have no idea what is wrong, I do not think it is the
> >transmission as the gear is fine once I hit the gas. Perhaps it could
> >be the fuel injectors or something else? I have not had to time to
> >get the car tuned up since un-parking it, but I did have an oil
> >change, and the oil is clean. Transmission fluid is still clear and
> >red but when I wipe the stick it leaves a blackish mark. Radiator and
> >it's fluid look fine, but the air conditioner is out of commission and
> >does not work at all (I have think that is caused by a slow leak, and
> >since I can't afford to fix it, it is going to stay broken).
>
> I know nothing about auto-trans but vibration under moderate acceleration
> could be the inner C/V joints. Maybe the grease dried up and took a "set"
> while it was sitting idle. Check the rubber boots and give the car a good
> run to get the stuff warm and well churned up.
>
> A/C systems do leak - it's impossible for them not to since you have a high
> pressure system sealed by rubber seals and especially the compressor shaft
> is bound to let some gas leak. Check if there's any pressure left in the
> system by pushing the low side schroeder valve stem with your fingernail.
> That model year should be R134a which is still available for low cost at
> auto parts stores... in the U.S. anyway. Has Canada banned its sale?
>
> Rgds, George Macdonald
>
> "Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??