1985 Honda Civic

1985 HONDA CIVIC
96,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BEAST_ISME
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car runs great untill i go up a hill then it bogs down or loads up becomes slugish i have to down shift. Ive replaced ,clutch, spark plugs wires cap and rotor,and fuel filter. what might i check now any suggestions? please email me with any ideas help! truebeast@charter.net
Oct 12, 2008 at 3:59 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi beast_isme,

Possible reasons,
1. Ignition timing, if retarded would have lack of pulling torque.
2. If carb, you need to check distributor, the advance mechanism might be seized.
3. Old age, is the condition of the engine compression etc good?
Oct 17, 2008 at 12:18 PM
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