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Nov 28, 2001 | 09:21 AM

krow

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No Power, HELP

I just bought an 88 covertible, this is my second 7, last one was an 86 hardtop. I have a problem with my new one though. It has 145000 miles, no turbo. It is not producing anywhere near the power that my old one did. At 3800 RPM i feel a noticable loss of power, almost like a switch was flipped. At about 5000 RPMs the power comes back a little, but still not where it should be. I replaced the plugs and wires earlier this week with little or no change. Please help with some suggestions as I am lost on what it may be.

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Steve

Nov 28, 2001 | 02:00 PM

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From: charlotte

do a search for "3800 RPM hesitation"

its usually from a ground wire just behind the motor

Nov 28, 2001 | 02:34 PM

MastaJae

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I'd get a compression test.

Nov 30, 2001 | 04:48 AM

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and to add to what they have said.

Add another ground to the Chassis with a battery terminal, like a marine wire.

Make sure the ground is still attached to the exhuast. If not add one from the y-pipe to the chassis.

Get ahold of a Haynes manual or look online for the 88 service manul and verify that your 5th and 6th port actuators are working properly.

But before you spend money get a compression test done.

Dec 1, 2001 | 04:02 PM

krow

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Thanks guys, I added the ground on the ECU and it came back to life. The area near the ECU was wet due to a the convertible leaking probably leading to an even worse ground.

Steve