blindrummer Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 i have an 1985 GL hatchback i purchased recently it has 137,0000 miles 1.8 Overhead valve engine 4WD dual range 4-speed now so far i am happy with the car but as i climb hills getting ready to shift into the next gear, or maybe staying in that gear at 3000-3500 rpm i have a loss of power??? it bucks like riding a bull (sorry but i dont know how to explain) it feels as if its at a loss of gas or air, or maybe the carb plate is closing and opening. the problem goes away by releasing the accel a little for the most part it is avoidable i can feel when its going to happen and i just slow down, or build up speed to overtake the hill any help would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENSUBIE Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 i have an 1985 GL hatchback i purchased recentlyit has 137,0000 miles 1.8 Overhead valve engine 4WD dual range 4-speed now so far i am happy with the car but as i climb hills getting ready to shift into the next gear, or maybe staying in that gear at 3000-3500 rpm i have a loss of power??? it bucks like riding a bull (sorry but i dont know how to explain) it feels as if its at a loss of gas or air, or maybe the carb plate is closing and opening. the problem goes away by releasing the accel a little for the most part it is avoidable i can feel when its going to happen and i just slow down, or build up speed to overtake the hill any help would be appreciated i have an 86 GL hatch and same problem, it was the fuel filters. runs great now SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Change your fuel filters (front and rear, but mostly the rear will be the clogged one). GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Change your fuel filters... GD +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Yes, Fuel Filter... Also I Suggest to Check the Timing... My EA82 Wagon was Acting like That, I Changed Fuel & Air Filters... it Helped, but Moving the Time Forward a Li`l Bit, fixed that Problem Completely. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindrummer Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 thanks for the quick reply, i'll get right on the fuel filters what do you mean by timing being that this car is overhead valve with out a timing belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahole Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Ea81? If so it has no timing belts, but timing is still adjustable like on all cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindrummer Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Yes, Fuel Filter... Also I Suggest to Check the Timing... My EA82 Wagon was Acting like That, I Changed Fuel & Air Filters... it Helped, but Moving the Time Forward a Li`l Bit, fixed that Problem Completely. Good Luck! how do you check the timing sorry i'm a noob??? i will be getting to the fuel filters soon $$$ changed the spark plugs to NGK from bosch:eek: air filter was in bad shape, and pcv filter is dirty: ordered from Detroit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Ignition timing. Get a timing light and advance the ignition timing by twisting the distributor. Try it at 10 deg BTDC and see what happens. But do the filters first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindrummer Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 i replaced the fuel filter in the rear and that did the trick thanks USMB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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