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Old May 29, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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Sway bar links can cause noise... but, that's about it.
 
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Old May 30, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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Im using a scanner tonight ill let you know temps. Im also noticeing something else wierd its been shifting funny think i need gov pressure solenoid. But it clunks when i go into reverse and makes a light whistle type sound after engaged. What could that be.
 
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Old May 30, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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Ok throw a bunch of numbers at you. It wasnt completely cool sat for 1.5hrs before. Coolant temp at 163 185-187 after 10min running. Air intake 140 went to 141. Map 11.5 hg idle. Spark adv jumping between 1-6 idle. O2 volt s1 0-3 jumping s2 .1-1 jumping. Thanks for input.
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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Need to check the sensor with the engine stone cold as well.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 12:48 AM
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Thanks for help so far dont want you to think i just posted and ran. I hate when people do that. My dad passed away thurs and have had no time or energy to check it out. Ill get temp soon and post. Thank you
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by AndyPells
Thanks for help so far dont want you to think i just posted and ran. I hate when people do that. My dad passed away thurs and have had no time or energy to check it out. Ill get temp soon and post. Thank you

Sorry for your loss. The thread will be here when you feel like getting back to it. Take your time...and rememebr the good times with your dad.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 12:43 AM
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Still havent got reading when cold. But was screwing around with it today #8 plug was wet put all new plugs in to get rid of bosch no change. Noticed pcv valve rattling loudly tube shaking when held this doesnt seem right. Oil in pcv also
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 09:24 AM
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Replace PCV with one from the dealer, they actually have the correct flow rate.

Recheck your number 8 plug, is it wet again? If so, swap the 6 and 8 injectors, see if the problem moves with the injector.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Well unfortunately i checked compression only 60lb in #8. Could this be something non major or just rings?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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If it was rings wouldnt i use oil it uses none
 
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