On 10 Oct 2003 23:48:28 -0700, leeleo93@yahoo.com (Leo Lee) wrote:

>"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco_@_interbaun.com> wrote in message news:<3F86E06A.85BCE4C4@_interbaun.com>...
>> Leo Lee wrote:
>> >
>> > Automobile is like a partner. I asked this question because I don't know
>> > how much I have to trust my car with 200,000 on with it. It's 89 automatic
>> > civic. Current I have tiny problems. I mean some tiny problems like the car
>> > does not start right away after parked for many hours or in the morning.
>> > I'm worry if my car is getting old or this is the sign of getting old.
>> > I mean OLD. didn't I replaced or mainstain the necessiry parts?
>> > Can I trust my partner?
>> -----------------------
>>
>> Leo,
>>
>> Here's a _useful_ answer:
>>
>> Your car probably has lots of good miles left in her, and if you tell us
>> the full details / conditions about your little problems, maybe we can
>> help you solve them. Once those nagging problems have been resolved
>> you'll have a more optimistic/ unclouded perspective about whether your
>> car really is worthy of your trust.
>>
>> We're here to help each other.
>>
>> Be sure to include things like local temperature and service history in
>> your descriptions. It could be something simple. Is it and injected
>> engine?
>>
>> 'Curly'
>
>
> I'm in Southern California.
>
> My service history in past 3 years (that's all I remember)
> - oil and transmission change regularly (I did)
> - New bettery
> - Replaced Starter from Refurished one.
> - Just replaced Spart Plugs
> - Fixed main relay starting problem
> - Replaced Oxygen Sensor
>
> Things I didn't do:
> - Tune up
> - New spark plug wires
>
>
> Ignition not starting right away probably has to do with fuel
>delivery
>system such as fuel filter and main relay.3 months ago, I did fixed
>the main relay fault which is defected in most 88 and 93 Civic and
>Accord model. I did resoldering the joining point inside of main relay
>part. After that the car started right away. But now I put the key in
>the ignition does not start. It seems it I have to wait just put the
>key in the hole and waiting few second, then it started. Now I have to
>wait longer. One time I have to wait more than a 2 minutes. I'm not
>sure this is has to do a problem on Starter. My best guess is there
>still is a problem between main relay and fuel filter.

I don't know if this is what appeared as my reply on other servers or if
it's just my server which is screwed up but this is obviously not my post.
I'lll see if I can repost correctly.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??