HELP. misfire? running rough
10-06-2010, 09:30 PM
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HELP. misfire? running rough
i have a 1990. with a sr t25. stock everything else.
ive had the set up on for about 3 months. stock ecu. havent got on my car past half throttle. retarded ignition timing some.
today, at lunch, it randomly started idling like it was a misfire. it still has the power its had. and not lag.
when i drive it, still has the rough sound, it sounds like an exhaust leak. so i replaced the the manifold gasket, and turbo gasket.
i smell a slight hint of oil. but its not constant.
i changed plug, wires, and ran a compression check (1-175psi. 2-140psi. 3-172psi. 4-170psi.)
im irritated with it....need some help.
ive had the set up on for about 3 months. stock ecu. havent got on my car past half throttle. retarded ignition timing some.
today, at lunch, it randomly started idling like it was a misfire. it still has the power its had. and not lag.
when i drive it, still has the rough sound, it sounds like an exhaust leak. so i replaced the the manifold gasket, and turbo gasket.
i smell a slight hint of oil. but its not constant.
i changed plug, wires, and ran a compression check (1-175psi. 2-140psi. 3-172psi. 4-170psi.)
im irritated with it....need some help.
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10-06-2010, 11:15 PM
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How much boost were you running? Intercooled or not? That number 2 compression reading is screwed up. They shouldn't vary that much.
Did you pop the head gasket or crack a piston maybe?
Need a little more info on the setup.
Did you pop the head gasket or crack a piston maybe?
Need a little more info on the setup.
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10-06-2010, 11:24 PM
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im running 7psi. non intercooled. basically slapped it on. ive been babying it the setup was put on.
im not sure if the headgasket is blown, no water in oil.
with out taking the head off, how do i check the piston. besides a scope.
im not sure if the headgasket is blown, no water in oil.
with out taking the head off, how do i check the piston. besides a scope.
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10-06-2010, 11:32 PM
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A leak down test might be able to pinpoint the cause of compression loss. To be honest, I'm not sure, I've never had to do one. Something is definitely amiss in your number 2 though.
You may have popped the headgasket and that could be the noise you're hearing.
I'm sure someone more knowledgeable in the leak down procedure will chime in or you can Google it.
You may have popped the headgasket and that could be the noise you're hearing.
I'm sure someone more knowledgeable in the leak down procedure will chime in or you can Google it.
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10-06-2010, 11:46 PM
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Let me get this straight you are running the stock ecu, stock injectors with no fuel supplementation and no intercooler at 7 psi?
I don't know if that's such a good idea. You might have messed something up.
Were the plugs white? I bet your running lean not rich. In boost anyway.
I don't know if that's such a good idea. You might have messed something up.
Were the plugs white? I bet your running lean not rich. In boost anyway.
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