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| Zloff:
might have something to do with the fuel delivery system ie low fuel pressure clean out the injectors & check the fuel pump |
| ABlockOfCheese:
--- Quote from: XR-7 on May 11, 2016, 01:27:24 AM ---It is the 3800. Doesn't wanna hold an idle at operating temperature. It can idle but usually needs help by way of manual engine activity (driving fast for a few minutes, holding a Rev at higher RPMs for a few minutes, etc). If it doesn't get that help or is left idling/off for too long, the revs will get so low that the engine just quits and dies. I've already replaced the EGR valve, MAF sensor, IAC valve, and TPS. I've also cleaned and polished the throttle body, throttle plate, and the intake as far as I could reach into the engine. --- End quote --- do you ever have to add water/coolant? Also, check the oil after running it and see if it looks milky. |
| Dragonslayer182:
Summer is frustrating for me. My engine is weaker than a geo metro when the AC is on but when its off i start burning up because TENNESSEE, not to mention that when i get in my car, i burn myself on everything that isnt cloth. I had to put a cloth cover on my steering wheel just so I could steer in the daytime. The A/C works great...except for when it smells of mold 3 minutes after you turn it on, even when the vent for outside air is open. Also, anyone know of some cheap mods to make my car's engine peppier? |
| XR-7:
--- Quote from: Zloff on May 11, 2016, 02:07:39 PM ---might have something to do with the fuel delivery system ie low fuel pressure clean out the injectors & check the fuel pump --- End quote --- Yeah the injectors and fuel pump are my highest hunches right now. I already have a brand new fuel pump and I'm wondering if running some fuel cleaner through the engine will help with the injectors. --- Quote from: ABlockOfCheese on May 11, 2016, 08:56:34 PM ---do you ever have to add water/coolant? Also, check the oil after running it and see if it looks milky. --- End quote --- My car burns oil apparently because I have to add a quart every once in a while and there's never any sign of leakage. As for coolant, I had to put some new coolant in just once since having the car and never since then, so I think I'm fine. Edit: Still watching that Crown Vic police car. Haven't gotten around to contacting its owner yet due to not enough time to meet up yet, but now that finals are over I shouldn't have an issue. He has just kicked the price down to $4500 OBO and it's looking very juicy now. |
| ABlockOfCheese:
--- Quote from: XR-7 on May 12, 2016, 01:12:36 AM ---Yeah the injectors and fuel pump are my highest hunches right now. I already have a brand new fuel pump and I'm wondering if running some fuel cleaner through the engine will help with the injectors. My car burns oil apparently because I have to add a quart every once in a while and there's never any sign of leakage. As for coolant, I had to put some new coolant in just once since having the car and never since then, so I think I'm fine. Edit: Still watching that Crown Vic police car. Haven't gotten around to contacting its owner yet due to not enough time to meet up yet, but now that finals are over I shouldn't have an issue. He has just kicked the price down to $4500 OBO and it's looking very juicy now. --- End quote --- i would recommend getting it scanned for error codes at a dealer. If it's a fuel system issue it should load a code that can tell you the exact problem. |
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