Help! Running rough at low rpm
03-03-09, 05:34 PM
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Help! Running rough at low rpm
Well, I was pulling into my complex this evening ... nice and slow over a speed bump, shift into first - and all of a sudden there's a small thud - and she's running really rough at low rpm. I can give it gas and it smooths out around 2800 - but under that the engine is hopping on its mounts and doesn't have much response. I checked that all my plug wires are tight, checked the dizzy cap to make sure its OK. Nothing obvious.
I'd like to make a game plan before tomorrow morning to get her back in shape quickly. She's my DD. Suggestions please!
I'd like to make a game plan before tomorrow morning to get her back in shape quickly. She's my DD. Suggestions please!
03-03-09, 10:30 PM
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OK - trying to check things out, ran the car a bit - seems to be OK when cold, but as it warms gets worse. I pulled in and popped the hood ... and thought at first that i was seeing some brake lights spilling into the bay, until I noticed ..... my header was freaking GLOWING! wtf would cause that?
03-03-09, 10:46 PM
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OK - I've sort of been down that path mentally and I buy it. But I'm gonna be a little pissed if that's what it is, cuz I replaced the dizzy 6 mos ago and both coils a little over a year ago.
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Hey all - thanks for the replies and sorry for the delay.
Well, my problem was that i blew an apex on the rear rotor. Pissed me off at the prospect of spending more $$. Anyway, I decided in the end to do it right, got it rebuild by Pettit, street-ported. Runs like a fricking dream now ... I figure 90% of my car is now 2007 or later ... let's see what 1985 part needs replacing now!
Well, my problem was that i blew an apex on the rear rotor. Pissed me off at the prospect of spending more $$. Anyway, I decided in the end to do it right, got it rebuild by Pettit, street-ported. Runs like a fricking dream now ... I figure 90% of my car is now 2007 or later ... let's see what 1985 part needs replacing now!
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