Time to deal with that #1 plug,...........
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More than likely the lopey idle is just the car idle being a little bit slow, as you already noted. That is why is smooths out when you give er some gas.
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Are we sure the loopie idle isn't just a sticky ICV? I think I remember a "cleaning" or "service" but do we know it's really working up to the level it needs to. I cleaned mine and thought I was good 'til I replaced it and wow what a change!!!!
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Remember Rusnak he did have the cam retimed during the work . i for one do in fact believe cam timing can cause "off idle" . Not saying it is the case but it is possible to have the cams off so you have more power but have idle suffer. I would have thought they would heve retimed both cams but ya never know ... just bemusing.
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That is the question....were the cams ever re-timed prior? If they were at one edge of the range, and now the one were at the other edge, what difference would/could this make in idle, powerband, etc?
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I'm only guessing, but wouldn't the engine make a lot less power as if 6 valves were out of adjustment? I would certainly think they'd have checked the timing of at least those six, if not all 12.
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I'm quite sure all was re-timed....
Engine had a rebuild at a little under 100Kmiles, so surely it was timed back then (now, she's at ~132Kmiles).
It's still consistent with it's lumpiness,..but runs like a raped ape. Looks like rain this weekend, so I've been driving her everyday since I picked her up. May get her back in (per shop's request) at the 500 mile point next week or the week thereafter.
Was somewhat warmer today (weather),..so she finally saw a good +180 degrees on the temp gauge...even took her out at lunch for a good 45 minute run on the interstate.
Time will tell,...sheeit will smell,..and water will seek its own level.................
Best to all,
Doyle
Engine had a rebuild at a little under 100Kmiles, so surely it was timed back then (now, she's at ~132Kmiles).
It's still consistent with it's lumpiness,..but runs like a raped ape. Looks like rain this weekend, so I've been driving her everyday since I picked her up. May get her back in (per shop's request) at the 500 mile point next week or the week thereafter.
Was somewhat warmer today (weather),..so she finally saw a good +180 degrees on the temp gauge...even took her out at lunch for a good 45 minute run on the interstate.
Time will tell,...sheeit will smell,..and water will seek its own level.................
Best to all,
Doyle
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Was going thru the invoice and wanted to itemize for you guys (best I can, that is) what this visit encompassed. Each Labor Entry accompanies a subsequent labor cost but this won't be posted here, in respect for my P-wrench/shop...::::::::::::::::
LABOR STUFF
Test drive/analysis
#1 spark plug time at the "in situ'" removal attempt. It, ultimately, broke off (as you all know).
Remove/replace motor-tranny. Remove exhaust system (both muffler and Cat),..check oil leaks, ..Remove Left Timing box (what's this guys?),..repair #1 cross-threaded plug with drill-out and timecert install...clean out of cylinder #1. Install/gap new plug. (previously changed out plugs[5 of them] 2 weekes previous to visit). Replace motor mounts and all related hardware. PVC hose, repair left inner CV boot clamp (replaced).
Repair broken thermostat mounting stud and install new Viton O-Ring. Replace all oil cooler O-rings
LABOR STUFF
Test drive/analysis
#1 spark plug time at the "in situ'" removal attempt. It, ultimately, broke off (as you all know).
Remove/replace motor-tranny. Remove exhaust system (both muffler and Cat),..check oil leaks, ..Remove Left Timing box (what's this guys?),..repair #1 cross-threaded plug with drill-out and timecert install...clean out of cylinder #1. Install/gap new plug. (previously changed out plugs[5 of them] 2 weekes previous to visit). Replace motor mounts and all related hardware. PVC hose, repair left inner CV boot clamp (replaced).
Repair broken thermostat mounting stud and install new Viton O-Ring. Replace all oil cooler O-rings
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Then lucky for you it was that plug .. or lucky for them.. they also fixed an oil leak in there too I guess .. the cam sproket has to come off and there fore that is the reason for your retimed cams .. I am hoping to do that project if I ever grow a pair .....