20 Most Recent 1987 Honda Prelude - Page 2 Questions & Answers

you might need a new fuel pump. with a full tank of gass it is easy to pump the gass but if the pump is bad it will struggle with 3/4 tank of gass

tuning the Delay circuit.

Hi, the wire to the computer is inconsequential to the operation of the charging system. Have you replaced the regulator?

Just for example i have seen on the net a 1987 prelude with a 2.2L Vtec nicly done but the front wheels looked towed out.So you have to think about weights engine are si-269 lbs.dx 284 lbs.What is a 2.2L Vtec?You better have a fat wallet you have all the electronics brain box and exe.it whould be fun! All thinks can be done. tt80500

sounds like the problem could be in the fuel pump first start out buy removing the back seet cushion and turn the key to the on position there is a fuel pump assess door under the back seat and with the key on you will be able to hear if the pump is staying on with the key on get back to me after you have preformed this step and well go from there

under pas side kick panel is the ecu aka your "brain"

fuel cut relay in drivers dash fuse box. it is located on back side of fuse box,remove and jump (at fuse box )terminal 1 and 2 where relay was removed from.you should then have power to fuel pump.if so repLACE RELAY

sounds like a classic Vapor lock. you need to adjust the air fuel ratio and chock.
carb. / injectors

Sounds like you need to replace the valve cover gasket or try tightening it down a little.

1. send it back to japan,or just junk that peace of ****.

THE WATER PUMP DOESNT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CAR STARTING , CHECK BATTERY CONNECTIONS , POSIBLE BAD BATERRY , ALTERNATOR NOT CHARGING ECT ECT.

she needs a new fuel filter its clogged and releasing gas intermittently

I think you will only be able to find on in the bone yards. I don't know if you checked online, but most junkyards have locator services.
Worst case, I would take the old pulley to a small machine shop and I am confident that they could repair anything that was wrong with it. They may charge you $ 100 or so, but that is much cheaper than a new car and the Hondas are great cars and last forever if taken care of.

You will need to replace the fuel pump it is located in the gas tank. Disconnect the battery jack the back of the up and place on jack stands, using plywood and a floor jack lower the gas tank and disconnect the fuel pump( it clips on) and pull the tank out and replace with new pump

use a fuel additive/cleaner at twice the concentration to clean system....

Go to the auto parts store and tell them you want a quart of transoil for your Honda, they will direct you ...