Engine Missing & Low Idle Problems after Tunnel Plate Install
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From: Reno, NV
Originally Posted by gpotski
It doesn't seem to be related to the tunnel plate install, or the shocks.
Sounds more like a coincidental engine problem.
Here's a thread link which might offer food for thought...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...956&forum_id=1
Sounds more like a coincidental engine problem.
Here's a thread link which might offer food for thought...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...956&forum_id=1
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Speed Trap
(note to self, don't play with new toys without reading instructions).
Thanks.
Thanks.
instructions??? we don't need no stinkin instructions 
I must admit as I get older I tend to actually at least glance at the instructions first
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UPDATE: Problem Solved
Just wanted to update all of you who provided suggestions. I think I have finally gotten the problem taken care of. It had nothing to do with the tunnel plate install or the O2 Sensor, just coincidence (and I thought there was no such thing) that it showed up after the install. Once I figured out that I was reading the Predator incorrectly and that I had no current codes, I put in a new battery (it was needed anyway), but this had no effect on the problem. I also checked the grounds, all look good. I then checked the plug wires (all good, 330-370 ohms readings) and changed the plugs (that was fun - not). This made things a little better but still not right. I then removed the remaining fuel from the tanks and changed the fuel filter. Once that was done the problem was gone. I guess it was the fuel or filter or maybe a combination of both plus the plugs. Which ever it was, its now running good again.
Thanks to all of you who helped out.
Thanks to all of you who helped out.
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Originally Posted by Speed Trap
Just wanted to update all of you who provided suggestions. I think I have finally gotten the problem taken care of. It had nothing to do with the tunnel plate install or the O2 Sensor, just coincidence (and I thought there was no such thing) that it showed up after the install. Once I figured out that I was reading the Predator incorrectly and that I had no current codes, I put in a new battery (it was needed anyway), but this had no effect on the problem. I also checked the grounds, all look good. I then checked the plug wires (all good, 330-370 ohms readings) and changed the plugs (that was fun - not). This made things a little better but still not right. I then removed the remaining fuel from the tanks and changed the fuel filter. Once that was done the problem was gone. I guess it was the fuel or filter or maybe a combination of both plus the plugs. Which ever it was, its now running good again.
Thanks to all of you who helped out.
Thanks to all of you who helped out.
I'm thinking your filter/regulator may have been the problem. It's possible, I guess, that your fuel pressure was low but not low enough to trigger a P0300 (misfire code) also and thereby get a CEL too.
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I actually did get the flashing check engine light on one occassion with the P0300 code. However, when I checked it again shortly afterwards the code was gone, not even a history code for it. I didn't reset it to clear it so I don't know what happened to it. Just glad its all better now.
