Clogged Muffler?
 

Would a clogged muffler cause a problem in acceleration? Im pretty sure the engine still runs fine, it just has slow acceleration, I can get the truck going 160-170 on flat (It is the v6 so it has little power.) But it has problems accelerating. I get going to 100km's per hour in about 15-17 seconds (60 miles) So I am wondering if a clogged muffler would do this, My cat converter was clogged previously, I removed it fixed my idle issue. But Acceleration is very slow. I would like to fix it. Should I strait pipe it or just buy a new exhaust.

Chris

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

do a tune up.... no i dont think you have a clogged muffler...

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

What should i Do in the tune up?

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

clean tb intake iac plugs wires cap clean/change injectors air filter fuel filter pvc valve

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also maybe think bout synthetic oil change...not sure if it'll make much difference..cause im pretty sure its damn hard to clog a muffler

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How do you clean out the PCV Valve?

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

cut the cat off

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

Why cut off the new cat???

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

I wouldnt clean the PCV Valve. I'd replace it, cleaning it just opens it up for a little while then it will clog up again shortly anyway. Easier replacin it.

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

Just replace that hose? or the thing on the end connecting to the cam.

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

Replace the PCV Valve

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

idk if urs even has one..

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

just about every vehicle has a pcv valve

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...not newer..

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

either cut it off or get a high flow cat, that will free up some horses[/align]

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

There is no cat converter currently on there. But there is some exhaust leaks. I will replace the Pcv valve as soon as I get some money (end of month.)

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

take the pcv valve off and shake it, if it rattles it is still good

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okay, can i just for a quick fix, place it in carb cleaner?

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

just replace the valve, it's only about 3 bucks, and then fix your exhaust leaks, that will make a huge difference. Besides doin that and all the other stuff mentioned, (tune up etc.) the only other thing you can do is sell the truck and buy one with a V8!

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

Okay, Well i will have to give it try I was working on my truck today with tires, got some 31's on there, tires were free. But yea, they look pretty good and cranked the torsion bars.

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Well poured sea foam through the vacum, no difference. I still have yet to clean the TB but The sea foam might have done this.

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I will be trying in the gas tank and with the oil, next, but sketchy about the oil. People were saying the sludge might be holding my engine together.

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If you really think the cat or muffler is clogged then you can do the good old redneck way of while it is off hit it with a hammer and then start the truck and rev it a couple of times to blow out anything that you hit off when you hit them. But must a tune up, with better octane gas. I know it cost more but it does run better. And when you do a tune up and see what the spark plugs look like. That way you can see if their is one that's not firing right that is keeping your engine frome purring like a kitten.

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Maybe, But I don't think thats it anymore.

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clean the throttle body, IAC, TPS

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Well I will see once I get the Cat back on, it should be welded on but it depends wether the guy is busy or not, yesterday was supposed to be done but wasent due to him being busy.

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I wanted to ask this but can I use a gasket maker for the TB? I can't seem to find a gasket for it even from the dealership. They told me it was not listed in the computer. I have paper, and the tube type which would I use?

RE: Clogged Muffler?
 

I have the same problem. Idiots at Auto bone(er) told me they cant even order it. Seems to me that you should use the paper one. Just make sure it's thick enough to make a good seal. That is one place you do not want a leak.

Anyone else???