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From: wookie@alice.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: SLICK 50 info summaries and a Honda question
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Date: Wed, 14-Dec-83 12:33:26 EST
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Posted: Wed Dec 14 12:33:26 1983
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Pinging Honda:

I have read that the Hondas have some problems with the
Exhaust Gas Recirculation system (EGR) as they have a 
rather complex operation.  The basic idea of the
EGR is to reduce combustion temperatures to reduce
NOX production.  Should the EGR valve be disconnected
or stuck closed the combustion temperatures will rise
thus aggravating the tendency toward knocking.

Give a check to the EGR system before you tamper witht 
the ignition timing and advance curves.  

Another source may be the simple buildup of carbon 
in the cylinders allowing hot spots to exist.  I would
bet on the EGR though.

					Keith Bauer
					White Tiger Racing