Quick update for future readers -
I did a smoke test, without any findings.
I took my suspected injector #1 back, and sure enough it was dripping. They re-cleaned it, put it a new filter basket. They couldn't offer an explanation how that...
I was just about to post this up. The valley between the heads were the knock sensor and starter (and secondary air system if you have VVTI) is a common place for them to hide, nest in, and chew up the reportedly soy-bean based wiring loom that...
Honda sells rodent tape-
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Its tape infused with spicy capsicum to deter those bastards from causing expensive damage. It'll be a project, but worth it.
Thanks @2001LC . I was hoping you would chime in after reading many of your threads in the past. I have a similar approach - everything OEM and particular about the details.
Yes, the SAIP has been bypassed.
I agree - 90% chance it is something...
Hi all - hoping to get some input
This is on an 06 (i.e. VVTI). Prior to the following work, I did not have this issue at all. I recently took the intake mani/plenum off to repair the knock sensor harness. While the intake manifold was off, I...