My 99 honda accord lx i just got a new motor put in it and it starts and runs fine when its cold but as soon asit gets hot it looses alot of power and when i try too get on it it acts like it hits a rev limitor and wont go faster than like 75 or 80

Asked by Tyler Jun 22, 2013 at 06:51 PM about the 1999 Honda Accord LX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Its a vtrc motor new spark plugs and
wires and injectors

2 Answers

45,195

Is it a new factory motor? Or a "new" used motor? Who put it in? I hope they gave you a warranty- take it back and ask them "wtf?" A good mechanic should be able to do an engine transplant, easily, and have it work right, every time- it's not rocket science

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    JP1956
    Reputation
    6,980
  • #2
    Fredbrillo
    Reputation
    5,400
  • #3
    Jonathan Ford
    Reputation
    3,910
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Camry
52 Great Deals out of 985 listings starting at $2,212
Used Honda Civic
180 Great Deals out of 3,705 listings starting at $1,995
Used Honda CR-V
103 Great Deals out of 3,896 listings starting at $1,795
Used Toyota Corolla
108 Great Deals out of 2,035 listings starting at $2,795
Used Honda Accord Coupe
4 Great Deals out of 65 listings starting at $3,685
Used Nissan Altima
22 Great Deals out of 716 listings starting at $1,400
Used BMW 3 Series
71 Great Deals out of 1,176 listings starting at $1,995
Used Lexus ES
15 Great Deals out of 195 listings starting at $3,888
Used Nissan Maxima
9 Great Deals out of 144 listings starting at $5,653
Used Toyota RAV4
108 Great Deals out of 2,083 listings starting at $3,888

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.