engine missing/idling rough

radtodd1 · 2010-07-14T22:52:52+00:00

Where to start. I have two huge holes in my radiator and it leaks bad. I have been VERY cautious and stop frequently to fill it with water. The temperature has never gone into the red nor even 3/4. I would keep my trips short and again very cautious until I had the money to buy a new radiator (which now I have and about to put in). Anyway, out of the blue the other day I went to start my car...and then and since then it idles rough and sounds like it is missing or running on 3 instead of 4 cylinders. It idles really rough and low at a stop...almost like it's going to stall out. However, there is no apparent loss of power...as quick as ever when I give it a good amount of gas. Also, it seems to run fine like it did before once it is fully warmed up. I have no white smoke or water out the exhaust (though now a real strong or rich smell) and no water in my oil. I have yet to check my spark plugs or anything else. Is this a head gasket gone bad or something more minor (I hope). Anyway input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Todd

1995 HONDA ACCORD

110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

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In regards to the vibration, I have found that when doing motor mounts on these cars that it is best to do them all if you are going to do one. When you do one of them, it may improve the issue but it doesn't solve it and we end up doing the other mounts anyway. So I have just recommended doing all of them when you have to do one.

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