92JDMFD

yesterday i got a buddy that works at a detail shop to wash my car and the engine bay as pressure washed. about an hour later i started it up and left the shop, there were a couple things that worried me, one is when i accellerate through first gear the rev increase as normal but the car doesnt want pull hard as normal. and two when i shift gears from first to second my hks ssq blow off valve sounded fluttery and weak. i have been told that here could be water under the distributer cap. also where is it located, i had a quik look last night but i couldnt see ****. any input would be much appreciated.

BillM

iTrader: (4)

I guarantee there is no water under your distributor cap...there is none.

Most likely you knocked off/broke a vac hose. I would be very carefull about pressure washing under the hood.

VegasFD

Do you have an open element air filter? If that gets wet and essentially clogged, your car will run like dookie. As far as the BOV, it has water in it. Let it dry. If this problem persists for more than a day or two, check vacuum line like stated above.

92JDMFD

No i have the stock airbox on it. I had a look today and nothing really looks out of place or broken.

92JDMFD

also this only happens now when the car is cold. once warm its sounds and feels normal.

93ttwankel

Don't boost on a cold engine! Anyway it should be weak when not at operating temps the double throttle keeps the boost to 5psi until warmed up. Lots of info you need to read in the sticky FAQ threads.

Busted7

That was great im suprised they didnt say your cam sensor was wet! LOL!

92JDMFD

i dont boost when its cold. Im concerned because after it was washed its noticibly slower, and was fine before. Im pretty new to rotarys so if you guys could pin point a few areas i should check out that would be cool.

joe1573

iTrader: (14)

The power washer probably blow off one or more vacuum line, that could be the problem.
Good luck with that.

Mahjik

iTrader: (1)

You need to start with the boost test:

http://www.fd3s.net/boost_test.html

That will let you know if there is a problem.

pauli311

iTrader: (2)

boost test + 1... i know i got probs.. they just need a fixins