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Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-21-2011, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,949
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: Need some help with DOHC ZC cams

yea i did it tons of ways before i did it correctly haha tighten the tension pulley a bit to get the slack out, then do 1/4 turn on the crank, after that you should be good to tighten the tension...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-21-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,949
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: Need some help with DOHC ZC cams

that should work fine, i had the same problem with the crank and lack of hands. it is pretty sensitive at TDC. the only thing i did differently from the pdf attachment jlicrx gave you was that...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-21-2011, 04:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,949
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: Need some help with DOHC ZC cams

i just had to do this over the weekend, some advice....get the cam and crank to TDC and then insert drill bits (or allen wrenches) into the cam covers (with valve cover off the holes in the cam cap...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-21-2011, 04:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,771
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: mechanical timing issue or faulty CPS??

what engine do you have man?

i have the same code on my ZC, be sure to double check the mechanical timing and set it perfectly, http://www.zcspeed.com/ZCtimingbelt.pdf

also it could be your...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-20-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,012
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: code 9 and 16...where to start?

so i went at it again today and had similar results. i got the timing down perfectly thanks to yalls advice, i got the engine to fire up again, but it is still running rough. it would die soon after...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-19-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,012
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: code 9 and 16...where to start?

yea im excited to get it going right again. i should have it done tomorrow so ill keep yall up to date!
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-19-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,012
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: code 9 and 16...where to start?

so the belt slipped when trying to start it? i didnt turn the crank at all before tightining the tension pulley, so ill have to try that method along with removing the valve cover and throwing in...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-18-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,012
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: code 9 and 16...where to start?

so i fixed the timing for the most part, at most it is still half a tooth off but i can only do so much alone haha. the problem is, i couldnt get the car to crank after i fixed the timing. i hooked...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-17-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,012
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: code 9 and 16...where to start?

ok so i did some more digging and zcspeed.com keeps on surprising me, great job guys! check out this link for replacing the timing belt, it will also (obviously) tell you how to set the timing. this...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-17-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,012
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: code 9 and 16...where to start?

so the timing was off by about a tooth and a half, i cant loosen the tension so its a pain trying to get the timing belt on with one set of hands holding its at TDC. and pointers on loosing the...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-16-2011, 11:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,012
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: code 9 and 16...where to start?

it sure does! i would turn the dizzy but i need to fix it now, or else i never will haha. i have been reading some threads on how to check the mechanical timing and how to fix it so hopefully i can...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-15-2011, 04:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,012
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: code 9 and 16...where to start?

JD, i double checked the extra wiring from the dizzy (blue/green, blue/yellow) and it is correctly plugged into the exhaust cam like you said. where is the CPS on the exhaust cam? i guess im asking...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-14-2011, 02:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,012
Posted By tailoredtune

code 9 and 16...where to start?

i have a 88 civic ef with a dohc zc swap, i just revamped the wiring and now i have 2 codes:9 and 16

code 9 is a cylinder sensor and have no idea what to do to help that....any ideas?

code 16...
Forum: Want to Buy
11-06-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 217
Posted By tailoredtune

WTB: 89 civic SI engine wiring harness!!!

i need the engine wiring harness for a 89 civic SI!! please get at me if yall have anything! PM or txt at 214-690-4913 names Trent....THANKS YALL!
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-01-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,815
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: zc fuel injector wiring harness!?

the car is a 88 ef, the chassis wiring harness is a 89 si and the engine harness should be the stock 88 ef (unless the previous owner changed it but i dont think he did). so ill look for a 89 si...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-01-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,815
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: zc fuel injector wiring harness!?

sweet, 88 ef engine harness and that will plug into the 89 si engine harness that is under the dash, or do i have to have to get an 88 ef harness for that too?
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
11-01-2011, 05:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,815
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: zc fuel injector wiring harness!?

i did notice that come to think about it, is there a way to fix it without getting a new engine harness cause im a little strapped for cash, or do i need to go ahead and get a new engine harness. if...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
10-31-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,815
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: zc fuel injector wiring harness!?

I agree but I was under the impression (due to research and asking of info elsewhere) that the 89 civic si wiring harness would be plug n play with the 88 ef engine harness that is currently in...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
10-31-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,815
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: zc fuel injector wiring harness!?

N3va i agree with how scary this wiring was done and i can tell you right now i have cleaned it up, organized, and made better connections! big, you brought up my next question with your information...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
10-17-2011, 05:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,815
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: zc fuel injector wiring harness!?

huge help man, now i can stop looking on c-list for the part and just get my hands dirty! ill look for the resistor box this week and let you know what i find. also, i only got the 89si underdash...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
10-12-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,374
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: turbo dohc zc

i have a 88 civic ef hatch with the same zc as yall. im trying to get more pull, in higher gears and in the dig. imi aiming for 2-250 in hp. is there a bigger turbo set up then the mentioned greddy...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
10-10-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,815
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: zc fuel injector wiring harness!?

essentially i want to get ride of the spaghetti look and make it a more secure reliable connection. so i do want to replace those fuel injector wires.
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
10-10-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,815
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: zc fuel injector wiring harness!?

Big that was a alot of help, i dont know where the injector resistor box would be located so idk if i have it. chances are that if i havent seen a silver twinky box i dont haha. here are the pics i...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
10-10-2011, 09:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,815
Posted By tailoredtune

Re: zc fuel injector wiring harness!?

thats what i thought as well but there isnt any conectors for the fuel injerctiors. i will post pictures tonight to help you understand because i know my lack of knowledge in this department and...
Forum: Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
10-08-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,815
Posted By tailoredtune

zc fuel injector wiring harness!?

i am replacing the entire wiring harness on my 88 civic ef, it has a DOHC ZC in it and the previous owner spliced the hell out of the connectors going to the ecu. this is why i am redoing the entire...
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