Hi all, I finally got my muffler replaced. The CAT was fine but my muffler was screwed. I still have the original problem of a stumble or flat spot as I accelerate. It does seem to be only after it is warmed up. That leads me to believe it is a lean fuel problem. Any more suggestions? It was nice to drive my bus after so long. (two weeks) Thanks. Pat Callaghan 87 GL Westy Portland, OR. www.cybcon.com/~patcal ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Frank" <kevin@fkdn.com> To: "Pat Callaghan" <patcal@cybcon.com> Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [WetWesties] 87 Westy running poorly
> I'd suggest pulling off and inspecting your catalytic converter. I've heard > people having similar problems as you're having due to a clogged cat. > Especially if you have a lot of miles on your van. As you can imagine, > anything restricting your exhaust flow would severely reduce your power, > but would still allow your van to start and idle just fine. > > Kevin > > > > My bus has been running poorly lately. I wrote a few weeks ago > > about a power loss & then when I pulled over it died. Started right up > > but feels like it has a hesitation. Starts perfect, idles fine but when > > it is accelerating it feels sorta flat. Seems to be in any gear. All > > tune-up related parts had been changed right before I bought it.(i have > > receipts) I changed the fuel filter Tuesday to no avail. I have also > > changed the blue temp sensor & ICU since I have had it. I was going to > > check the basics first, compression, fuel pressure & spark but since it > > starts & idles so well I am not sure. Any suggestions? Thanks. |
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