87TII died (fuel problem)
01-08-06, 05:16 PM
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87TII died (fuel problem)
Well, my sisters 87TII finally got plated, fully tuned up, and ready to hit the road. We were both excited and I told her that I would fill up her first tank of gas.
We get to the gas station, fill her up, crank the engine...and it just turns.
I checked the EGI fuses, they were all good, no flooding, checked the hose coming from the fuel pump and there was nada.
I told her if it isnt one thing, then its another, but thats how it is with cars. Now Im gonna have her purchase a fuel pump and I will rewire and install the new pump. Its crazy because this just happened to our Explorer last week. Oh well, I will update this post when I get it fixed
We get to the gas station, fill her up, crank the engine...and it just turns.
I checked the EGI fuses, they were all good, no flooding, checked the hose coming from the fuel pump and there was nada.
I told her if it isnt one thing, then its another, but thats how it is with cars. Now Im gonna have her purchase a fuel pump and I will rewire and install the new pump. Its crazy because this just happened to our Explorer last week. Oh well, I will update this post when I get it fixed
01-14-06, 12:12 PM
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Just giving the update as promised...the fuel pump was the problem. However when I replaced it started cutting really really really bad, I took a guess and was hoping for it to be the wiring.
So i rewired it. It was a bizznurtch but I finally put it all together and BAM! It worked, and DAMN what a difference. I am extremely happy. Now there is still some hesitating but only in the 4+ rpm range. From reading around, I believe it is two things.
1) It needs and idle adjustment, needs to be dropped about .5-1k
2) I am going to add some important grounds. 1 from the right rotor housing to the fire wall. Another one from the tranny to the firewall. And a last one from the engine to the battery(above the trailing spark plug). I added one last night that runs from the battery to the driverside strut tower.
I'll keep you updated on what happens.
So i rewired it. It was a bizznurtch but I finally put it all together and BAM! It worked, and DAMN what a difference. I am extremely happy. Now there is still some hesitating but only in the 4+ rpm range. From reading around, I believe it is two things.
1) It needs and idle adjustment, needs to be dropped about .5-1k
2) I am going to add some important grounds. 1 from the right rotor housing to the fire wall. Another one from the tranny to the firewall. And a last one from the engine to the battery(above the trailing spark plug). I added one last night that runs from the battery to the driverside strut tower.
I'll keep you updated on what happens.
01-22-06, 12:35 AM
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Well, I found out that there were a few vacuum leaks and just tightened some screws and it was all fixed. Couldnt really get the idle to get perfect but it is at a stable 1.5 and a little lower but it pulls harder now.
I need to get a power window switch but am trying to figure out a temp fix and some how to raise the window. After that, get both door handles fixed, and a some new tires, a new exhaust & fmic will be on the way. Maybe even a Rtek1.7 and BNR Stage2 will come later in the year.
Keep you posted.
I need to get a power window switch but am trying to figure out a temp fix and some how to raise the window. After that, get both door handles fixed, and a some new tires, a new exhaust & fmic will be on the way. Maybe even a Rtek1.7 and BNR Stage2 will come later in the year.
Keep you posted.
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