car started up fine... then died
11-03-2010, 11:27 PM
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car started up fine... then died
just did venturi delete.
started up the car and it seemed fine. 15 psi vac at idle. ran it for a few minutes then went to get gas. after getting gas i decided to give it a bit of gas. started out ok but then it felt like it didnt want to accelerate anymore and then eventually just died on me. now it will start up for a sec, idle really low then die. im assuming that something is leaking. IM gaskets perhaps?
started up the car and it seemed fine. 15 psi vac at idle. ran it for a few minutes then went to get gas. after getting gas i decided to give it a bit of gas. started out ok but then it felt like it didnt want to accelerate anymore and then eventually just died on me. now it will start up for a sec, idle really low then die. im assuming that something is leaking. IM gaskets perhaps?
11-04-2010, 12:32 AM
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11-04-2010, 04:54 AM
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Are you getting fuel pressure?
Is it a stumbly coughing idle, that when you touch the gas, it dies rather than speeds up? Also, check the IC pipe connections. I've messed that one up before.
Is it a stumbly coughing idle, that when you touch the gas, it dies rather than speeds up? Also, check the IC pipe connections. I've messed that one up before.
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11-04-2010, 05:10 AM
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i just think its weird how it started out fine and then just stopped after a few minutes
11-04-2010, 05:58 AM
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Well for fuel press, I'd be a good idea to install a fuel pressure gauge on the fuel rail. comes in handy in checking fuel pressure. But at the very least, is your fuel pump running when you turn the key?
As far as connectors, I meant to check to make sure they're ALL the way on the pipes. Especially around the bottom of the pipes, where its both hard to see and hard to get the rubber around the pipe. I've done that, and ended up embarrassingly stalled at a green light with cars rolling by giving me 'the look of shame'.
As far as connectors, I meant to check to make sure they're ALL the way on the pipes. Especially around the bottom of the pipes, where its both hard to see and hard to get the rubber around the pipe. I've done that, and ended up embarrassingly stalled at a green light with cars rolling by giving me 'the look of shame'.
11-04-2010, 05:32 PM
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so i just checked today after the car dying on me last night. i didnt have any light to see something very obvious. the hose from the throttle body to the IC pipe came off. it was definately on tight because i know i double checked all the hoses to make sure they were tight, but i guess ill just put it back on and hope it stays on now.
thanks for the input. hopefully this is my only problem.
thanks for the input. hopefully this is my only problem.
