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Hello all . Im new here so be nice . I was just givin a 1987 CRX 1.5 and im not exactly sure what model it is. Looking at this :

"Check the VIN. It should read something like "JHMEC13xxHS000001". The first (bold) "x" marks the digit for the model. 1 = HF, 2 = Std (or DX), 4 = Si. Now, if you're still unsure, check the engine code. On the DX and HF models, there is a plate on the front radiator support, on the driver's side of the car (under the hood, behind the headlight, facing straight up at you as you look at the motor). D15A2 is the carb’ed 1500cc engine. On the Si, the plate is on the opposite, or passenger, side. It will be a D15A3 motor, which is the 1500cc Fuel Injected engine. "

My vin says i have a std or dx. But the plate with the engine code is on the left (passenger side of the car)Thats where the Si plate is supposed to be . Now I know the car is all original cause I got it from the original owner and he also gave me the window sticker that came with the car. When I went to get parts ( distributer cap and rotor the shop told me that I had a California emissions car (hitachi ignition they said) . And they told me it should have a 3 barrel carb ? Is this right ? The carb looks like a 2 barrel to me . So all I still really know is I have a 87 CRX 1.5 , 5speed

Anyway the car has 126,000 miles on it and was sitting for almost 2yrs . Its got some rust on the rear wheel weels but other than that it seems to be in good shape. I did have to replace the following ( distributer cap , rotor , belts , wires , plugs , water pump , timing belt , hoses , oil filter , gas filters , air filters.

The car still idles like crap when its cold . Starts and idles at like 2500rpm then dies . Once the temp moves up just a hair the car will idle at 1000 to 1300 RPM. I know I have a vacumm leak cause I held a rag over the carb and the car did not stall . I can hear it but im having problems finding it .

Question #1 : Whats the easiest way to find that vacume leak?

Question #2 : What model is this car? ( I will take pictures and post them tomorrow)

Question #3 : What are other common problems these cars have that I should checkout .


Im pretty handy when it comes to working on cars and Id like to get this car is good shape other than the rust . Any help would be greatly appreciated .

PS: Out of all the manuals I see online I see everything except 1987 CRX