Something wierd is happening with my engine
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Joined: Aug 1999
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From: San Ramon CA
Something wierd is happening with my engine
Hello everyone,
Last week I was driving to work and suddenly there was a noticeable
loss of power and the engine started backfiring during acceleration.
I checked the timing and it is right on (6 deg). The plugs and plug wires
are less than a year old. No code is being thrown (check enging light is
not on). This is a 1990 (L98) automatic with 135,000 miles. Does anyone
have any idea what might be causing this? I am stumped. Any assistance
would be much appreicated. thanks.
Last week I was driving to work and suddenly there was a noticeable
loss of power and the engine started backfiring during acceleration.
I checked the timing and it is right on (6 deg). The plugs and plug wires
are less than a year old. No code is being thrown (check enging light is
not on). This is a 1990 (L98) automatic with 135,000 miles. Does anyone
have any idea what might be causing this? I am stumped. Any assistance
would be much appreicated. thanks.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Springfield MO
Re: Something wierd is happening with my engine (nice90)
Have you checked your cap, coil, rotor, and ignition control module lately? Are all your plug wires tied up and away from hot spots. The symptoms sound alot like a grounding plug wire or even a fouled plug. I know you said they were a year old, but things happen. Good luck
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From: San Ramon CA
Re: Something wierd is happening with my engine (nice90)
I did hear a vibration from the drivers side area by the pre-cat. That might be it! I will also check the ignition system. Thanks everybody. ;)
