SuperRallyRoo Posted November 19, 2003 Author Share Posted November 19, 2003 Yes i know, but I don't think I read the posts b4 I took it threw. But i did all that now and i'm doing it right for this free time. So its not a big deal ok! I'm taking the advice now. I changed the filter, fixed the leak, and i'm going to do a compression check tomorrow and then take it in to a shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 Cool. Tell us what happens. cough cough alcohol cough If all else fails anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 Matt, your on the right track. And im sorry for the way I reacted in the past. You need to make sure at the very minimum you've done a complete tune-up. If the plugs are old, replace them. Cap and rotor included. Here in California, they'll fail you if your timing is out of spec, so im not sure if the timing trick will work. Count yourself lucky you get free re-tests. Here, if you fail, you have to pay MORE the next time. And if you fail and the car is too much of a gross polluter, then they mark it in the computer and the DMV charges ALOT more for you to re-register the car.. no matter how clean it runs after its tested. Keep on it. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRallyRoo Posted November 19, 2003 Author Share Posted November 19, 2003 Appology accepted. Ya I checked the plugs today there in nice shape, there NGK's and they are not fouled up or anything. I might need to get a timing light tomorrow. And we do have a compression gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 When you do the copmression test, remember that a turbo engine will have lower numbers then a non-turbo. The key thing is that all of the cylinders have similar numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRallyRoo Posted November 19, 2003 Author Share Posted November 19, 2003 hee hee I know, i'm not that dumb. I know alot about engines, just not good at working on em! yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Carb Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 I bet that air filter was the main culprit, it's worse than mine lol! I'm thinking about just taking a blow gun to mine for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 Matt, when you get that timing light (you could borrow mine next weekend when I get back from Portland), check all four cylinders for consistent spark by putting the clamp on all four ignition wires one at a time. This is an easy way to check for a mis-firing cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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