Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 09:24:26 -0400 From: "Den6N" <den6nnopsamcom> Subject: Re: 89 900T - several tries to start / erratic idle at stops
Well, I pulled the wheels and HEY! - plenty of brakes left - maybe it's the wheel bearings I heard? - gotta go out again today and see what I can find. A preliminary check of vacuum lines finds no leaks. If I pull the line off the PCV assembly, the vacuum actually fights its being removed. The lines are pretty mushy, though. That's the long line that runs across the top of the engine and the two short pieces that connect the plastic valve to the PCV, so I'm getting some new lines for it today, and I'll see what else I can find in the process. I doubt the local parts store will have the little plastic valve item, so I know I won't be able to change that today, but it is clear inside, not blocked or dirty. Should there be a litle 'rattler' ball in the PCV plug that inserts into the valve cover? I've seen that in other cars, but there isn't anything in this one, just a hollow valve. Dennis ======================================================= "Grunff" <grunffnopsam.com> wrote in message news:3D8C90CD.1060608nopsam.com... > Den6N wrote: > > Thanks, Grunff - I did all the wires/plugs/cap & rotor/etc a few months before > > parking it. I see a small plastic valve running from the PCV? connection on the > > valve cover that is pretty loose, with the short lengths of hose on either end of > > it looking pretty soft & crummy; I'll start there and check for leaks/ clean the > > intake components as you suggest and get back to you. I WAS thinking that the > > surging idle pulling at the car felt like timing, though. > > The PCV hose is one of the first to go, it would pay to work through the > whole lot. > > Poorly set ignition timing won't cause hunting - it'll just lead to poor > running, poor fuel economy, etc. > > Good luck. > > -- > Grunff > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.389 / Virus Database: 220 - Release Date: 9/16/2002
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