1990 Honda Accord ANTEFREEZE IN THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE
1990 HONDA ACCORD
132,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
JSINE
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MY CAR SHAKES AND BOHGS DOWN WHEN I START IT UP. I ALSO HAVE ANTIFREEZE IN THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE.
Jan 23, 2009 at 9:00 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi JSINE,
The EACV is faulty if coolant can get through as it should be sealed. Alternatively the bogging down could be due to a a blown head or gasket resulting in vapour being pushed out of valve cover into intake via the PCV.
Check if the engine oil is contaminated with coolant.