Want to do a tuneup. Suggestions?

[dromano]

Originally Posted by svxfiles

Since its most likely warm where you are
you could pressure wash the engine at a car wash.
This will usually show up a failing coil.
However make sure that you stay away from the coils on a wet, running engine,
BECAUSE A 50,000 VOLT COIL/STUNGUN CAN KILL YOU,
if powered by a big 12 volt system with a giant battery, helped along by a 90 amp alternator!

And, last month I installed a new yellow top Optima Intersate monster 12 volt, at least it's dry in the desert.

[svxfiles]

Originally Posted by dromano

And, last month I intalled a new yellow top Optima Intersate monster 12 volt, at least it's dry in the desert.

But not outside the car wash.

[dromano]

Originally Posted by svxfiles

But not outside the car wash.

I don't go there, too expensive! The basic no extras car wash is $9.95

[svxfiles]

Originally Posted by dromano

I don't go there, too expensive! The basic no extras car wash is $9.95

There is a place here in Cumberland Maryland, owned true Hot Rodder, who has a bunch of DIY bays that give you 4 minutes for $1.00.
$0.25 extra for each additional minute.

[dromano]

Originally Posted by svxfiles

There is a place here in Cumberland Maryland, owned true Hot Rodder, who has a bunch of DIY bays that give you 4 minutes for $1.00.
$0.25 extra for each additional minute.

We have those here. Don't go there either, it's where the gang bangers hang. Too many Mexican malo hombres, not enough self service car wash places I would pack my 45 semi auto but, I would be arrested for illegal pistol carry in the wonderland of Mexifornia Utah, here I come AKA, damned if you do, damned if you don't. Mostly I just stay home guarding the fort.

[svxfiles]

Originally Posted by dromano

We have those here. Don't go there either, it's where the gang bangers hang. Too many Mexican malo hombres, not enough self service car wash places I would pack my 45 semi auto but, I would be arrested for illegal pistol carry in the wonderland of Mexifornia Utah, here I come AKA, damned if you do, damned if you don't. Mostly I just stay home guarding the fort.

Maryland is right now, as bad as California in terms of carry, but I live in WEST BY GOD VIRGINIA!
2.6 miles from Maryland.
Its a different world from DC.

Keep your powder dry.

[dromano]

Originally Posted by svxfiles

Maryland is right now, as bad as California in terms of carry, but I live in WEST BY GOD VIRGINIA!
2.6 miles from Maryland.
Its a different world from DC.

Keep your powder dry.

Good on ya Tom, when I leave Mexifornia for Montana as soon as I cross into Nevada the 45 semi auto moves from the trunk to the shot gun seat! all the way through Utah, Wyoming & into Montana. Open carry is what it is once out of Moonbeam Jerry Brown's tax & bleed those left to pay that haven't moved to Texas.

I was born in California & it has turned into a sh*t hole, nuff said.

[SVX8588]

Ok, just got to test drive after getting everything back together.

Here's some of what I found when working on it:

One of the rubber intake boots wasn't properly seated last time it was installed. This may have caused some of my problems since it could have been taking in unmetered air where the rubber was folded over.


Someone wrote "SVX" on my MAF! Probably not the original...


I also found this scratched in the mating face of the MAF:


My camshaft is named Rex


Those valve covers were dirty!

[dromano]

Originally Posted by SVX8588

Ok, just got to test drive after getting everything back together.

Here's some of what I found when working on it:

One of the rubber intake boots wasn't properly seated last time it was installed. This may have caused some of my problems since it could have been taking in unmetered air where the rubber was folded over.


Someone wrote "SVX" on my MAF! Probably not the original...


I also found this scratched in the mating face of the MAF:


My camshaft is named Rex


Those valve covers were dirty!

Ugly job, someone has to do it, I did. Removing & replacing the valve covers was a MOST miserable task Had to invent tools to work the tightest spots, never again, I hope. It was great to look at perfectly cleaned valve covers

[SVX8588]

Here's why I was having so much oil leaking everywhere:
Hopefully my dipstick won't pop up anymore!


I also have two number "3" injectors!





Anyway, it seems to run a bit better. I'll have to wait for a chilly morning to know for sure if the hesitation is completely gone. It seemed a little bit snappier when starting from a stop. At one point, before it was warmed up, I came to a stop and it wasn't idling smoothly and almost died at one point. Dunno what that's about. I probably ought to put some Techron in it now.
There's still some smoke coming out when I stop the car, but I think that's just residual oil burning off. I inspected the seals carefully and there were two spots where they seemed slightly damp, but I think it's from oil that was on the motor.

I'm going to run it for a day or two and then change the oil and filter.

[SVX8588]

Originally Posted by dromano

Ugly job, someone has to do it, I did. Removing & replacing the valve covers was a MOST miserable task Had to invent tools to work the tightest spots, never again, I hope. It was great to look at perfectly cleaned valve covers

I didn't think it was too bad. I borrowed my brother's Gear Ratchet set. That made it a lot easier. I also took a lot of time cleaning everything and I painted a few rusty spots under the hood while I had the battery and airbox out, so that's why it took me so long. It's nice to have another vehicle to drive when working on it

[svxfiles]

1)A folded snorkus is ALOT more common than you would think.

2)The MAF has the correct #22680 AA200 A36-601 R62

3)Its not unusual to have a mix of fuel injector COVERS.

4)Eww!

[dromano]

Originally Posted by 92snowmachine

not to post to disagree but i wouldn't put anti-sieze on the plugs. if torqued properly they should be no problem to remove next time.

The issue with "torqued properly" is the limited space to even think about a torque wrench in such a teeny space. I'm thinking you have not changed plugs on this engine The available space is a primo bit*h.

SVX8588, if you decide to pull the engine be certain to do both the front oil pump seal & the rear crank seal, I did all the front seals, the rear crank seal is worth about a quart of oil per 1k miles, which I didn't change.

[SVX8588]

Originally Posted by svxfiles

1)A folded snorkus is ALOT more common than you would think.

Would it make any noticeable difference in how the car runs?

[SVX8588]

Originally Posted by dromano

The issue with "torqued properly" is the limited space to even think about a torque wrench in such a teeny space. I'm thinking you have not changed plugs on this engine The available space is a primo bit*h.

SVX8588, if you decide to pull the engine be certain to do both the front oil pump seal & the rear crank seal, I did all the front seals, the rear crank seal is worth about a quart of oil per 1k miles, which I didn't change.

I didn't pull the engine. I was able to do the valve cover seals and plugs just fine without pulling it. But that's good to know if I ever do

The box that my plugs came in said to thread the plug in until the washer touches and then go another 1/2 to 2/3 turn after that. I did put anti-seize on them anyway. When I tightened the bolts for the valve covers, I was able to use a torque wrench on all but 2 on each size. Those I just did by feel.