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1988 Honda Civic 88 Honda Civic weak acceleration and overh

Tiny
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1988 Honda Civic Two Wheel Drive Manual 130000 miles

i just bought a 88 honda hatch and the guy was saying it ran slow because it needed a tps becase it was bad but then I drove it home more I drove it the less power the acceleration then it wouldnt go past 20 then was then it started overheating like 3 miles into driveing it I had to stop and hae a tow truck get me I dont know much about cars so if anyone could help it would be much appreciated
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 AT 1:39 AM

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Tiny
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If you're overheating-check the all the cylinders if it has coolant in it-
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 AT 1:54 AM
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Will that cause weak acceleration 2 becase the car has like noo! Power
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 AT 1:57 AM
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Coolant and gas don't mix together in the cylinders-check it
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 AT 2:16 AM
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So if there is coolent in the cylender what that mean what do I have to replace im relly stupid when it comes to cars
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 AT 2:59 AM
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Get it block and pressure tested to rule out a blown headgasket, cracked head or block and an intake leak-
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 AT 3:28 AM
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Ok im pretty sure its a blown head gasket or cracked head thanks for pointing me in the rite direction there is water in my oil and I hae a friend and he said thats it has to be I told him what u sayed and he thinks its one of those he said he is positive thanks for the help
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 AT 4:00 AM

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