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« Reply #120 on: February 17 2006, 09:56:51 PM »
ok so Lou said my car is falling apart...

Coil pack was bad so I had a bad miss.. but it still didnt fix it.  The Tensioner is bad so it makes a horrible noise. And I have somesort of valvetrain issue.  I hold vacuum but it is very erratic so I need to do a compression test and take off the vavle covers to see what is going on.  

I hate this piece of shit
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« Reply #121 on: February 18 2006, 02:46:54 AM »
Dude, we've all been through it at one time or another. Its
times like these that I wish you guys lived closer, so I could
help you out.
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« Reply #122 on: February 18 2006, 04:37:46 AM »
Thanks Rob...

I know everyone goes through this... but jsut the history of the car pisses me off how I bought it the "right way" and still had problems....
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« Reply #123 on: February 18 2006, 08:36:00 AM »
Philharmonic:
Glad to hear that Lou helped you out.
Sorry to hear that you are having so much trouble with the car.
Hope that it gets better soon.
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« Reply #124 on: February 18 2006, 08:53:28 AM »
I really feel for you guys that have to drive these cars for a daily driver.  I would not even consider it.

I hope you get things straightened out.
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« Reply #125 on: February 18 2006, 11:02:41 AM »
These are not the cars for broke ass college kids...

Phil, let's bang out your chain, I know you have one. Get a new tensioner too, and cut your damn filter open.

What did Lou say was wrong with your coil pack? Is it the ignition module?
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« Reply #126 on: February 18 2006, 02:12:59 PM »
The coil pack was done... I had a spare in the trunk through it on and it cleared up a little..

I still had a miss at idle, so, I'll through on a new ignition module I have and SEE.  But Lou said there is definatly something going on with the valvetrain whether it be a wiped cam lob, bent valve, dead cylinder etc...  So, when it stops raining I have to do a compression check and then take the  valve covers off and watch it while it runs..
Then go from there....  I'm guessing cam lobe?
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« Reply #127 on: February 18 2006, 07:48:27 PM »
As for the timing chain: buy a double roller, and throw away the tensioner.
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« Reply #128 on: February 19 2006, 01:16:58 AM »
Get a cheap cycle to get around with while you get her together.  Take advantage of that Cali sunshine.
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« Reply #129 on: February 19 2006, 03:30:38 PM »
Wish I could but I cant ride it as my leg is perminantly straight!
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« Reply #130 on: February 19 2006, 08:36:26 PM »
well did the compression test today and suprising results...

6-170
4-165
2-170
5-165
3-165
1-160

So compression is good...  

It drives like it is in limp mode... so maybe I ahve a bad chip or computer???  I'll have to start asking around for parts to borrow.
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« Reply #131 on: February 20 2006, 12:53:00 AM »
Quote from: "ledzeppac @ Sun Feb 19, 2006 8:36 pm"
well did the compression test today and suprising results...

6-170
4-165
2-170
5-165
3-165
1-160

So compression is good...
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« Reply #132 on: February 20 2006, 02:11:16 AM »
Lou wants me to take off the valve covers and check the valvetrain while on....

Then go from there...

I guess the car could use some sea foam?
Could this high carbon build up cause any knock?
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« Reply #133 on: February 20 2006, 12:20:45 PM »
Quote from: "ledzeppac @ Mon Feb 20, 2006 2:11 am"
Lou wants me to take off the valve covers and check the valvetrain while on....

Then go from there...

I guess the car could use some sea foam?
Could this high carbon build up cause any knock?


It would have to be severe for that to happen.
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« Reply #134 on: February 20 2006, 12:53:53 PM »
Eh... I think enough carbon build up on the tops of the pistons will create a few hotspots to promote detonation. The amount however is not known and how much you have is not known either. Couldn't hurt to try it, but it's not a magic fix either.
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