2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

Need some tech support after a night at the drags

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-15-07, 09:44 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Ragnaroek's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: norcal
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Need some tech support after a night at the drags

Ok so heres the story....I had half a tank of gas, I added chevron techron injector cleaner and drove to the dragstrip. I raced about 10 times. Pretty ruff I did a burnout each time...so I was waiting to race again and my engine started loading up a little bit so I revved it up..next thing I knew I was idleing at 5k. I jumped out to check the spring release on the throuttle, it was fine....still idle at 5k...I made it home, thankfully....it was hard as hell to drive though....with my foot off the gas it would do 70 in 5th....

So, my question. Is this a symptom of apex seals going? Stuck injectors? what should I check??

Thank you!
Old 05-15-07, 09:49 PM
  #2  
Senior Member

 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: AZ/CA
Posts: 485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Ragnaroek

So, my question. Is this a symptom of apex seals going? Stuck injectors? what should I check??

Thank you!
If your motor still has power its NOT your apex seals. That isnt a symptom of weak compression either.

Your throttle plates a probably stuck open. Stuck injectors would only flood the motor or make it run rich, they have nothing to do with you idle speed. Check your double throttle linkages and throttle cables in depth... post results
Old 05-15-07, 09:49 PM
  #3  
Former Moderator. RIP Icemark.
 
Icemark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Rohnert Park CA
Posts: 25,896
Likes: 0
Received 19 Likes on 19 Posts
Is there cruise control on the car?

Could you manually move the throttle back and forth under the hood

and no that is not a sign of a apex seal failure
Old 05-15-07, 09:54 PM
  #4  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Ragnaroek's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: norcal
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
oh damn thats cool I thought the car was toast!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sh00bs
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
3
10-01-15 11:57 PM
Postman09
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
0
09-29-15 11:23 AM



Quick Reply: Need some tech support after a night at the drags



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:31 PM.