Re: Turbogas wagon puzzler
From: chris suessle (csuessle1@aol.com)
Date: Mon 26 May 2008 - 14:16:44 EDT
sounds like the cat converter is plunged, my xn6 did that, i pulled the
o2 out so it could breath, it ran great well sorta, it was loud out the
o2 hole, but i cleaned the cat out, it worked, then i bought one of
those cheepo jc whitney cats for 30 clams, welded it in and been great
for 3 years.
chris
stefan_ides wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
> I'm looking for suggestions re the almost-running-but not-quite-
> problem w my 86 N9te wagon with the following symptoms:
> Recently, the engine would start, but then die after 2-3 mins of
> warmup. During warmup, it could not rev past 1500 rpm, then 1200, then
> <1,000 [but microswitch on t/housing seems ok, clicks?].
> This state then deteriorated further to where now, the engine just
> acts like it might start [gives a few chuggs], but won't. I replaced
> the fuel filter, engine temp sensor on the t/stat housing and airflow
> meter, checked all vac lines/connectors and air intake boot for leaks.
> Distributor and plugs/wires seem ok.
> The O2- sensor was completely fouled-up w fresh black soot and
> replaced w a known-good [used] one, but ofcourse the symptoms
> remain the same ...
> What's left? Faulty injection/ignition relais and/or ECUs... bad gas
> in tank, plugged up cat, turbocharger not spinning freely?
> Educated guesses or better will be greatly appreciated : ]
>
>
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