Most cars smoke when first started in the cold or chilly days until the cat get warmed up. Its just condesation. It looks just like a blownhead gasket but it perfectly normal. If you accelerate you might even see water come out of the tailpipe. Again perfectly normal.
I was in the same boat as your in but i decided to switch to coil on plug set-up for a cleaner look plus its an excuse to upgrade :thumb:But for you. Your going to have to make a special bracket for the coil pack and ignition module. And then somehow mount it near the stock location if...
You really don't need to get a head resurfaced unless its warped, gouged, or if you just want a peace of mind.When you remove the head use a plastic scraper and so carb cleaner to clean the surface of the head DO NOT use a metal scraper or a Angle sander cause it won't seal properly if its...
Just rotate until the cam dowel pins are up and then check your marks.
It a four stroke motorSo i do believe you have to rotate four revolutions on the crank for the marks to all line up again.
Both those plugs look just fine.
I woundn't think your running lean by those pics. I say thats a clean burn.
If the center is black i would say yeah your running rich but its not its all white which indicates a good burn.
It sound like a Plug or Wire.Not to underestimate your ablilty to check wires and plugs but how do you know they are fine?I would swap wires with a know good wire like number 1 with number 2 you'll have to change it completely and not just at the plug side. Then erase the code and drive...
I had the same problem.
I did the samething Defiant did but instead of using prematex #1 i used prematex ultra grey silicone. Ultra Grey is an OEM silicone sealer for import vehicles.
The trick is to get everything oil free.Extra tip for you.
If your going to use a cork/paper type...
Is it 15 degree advanced from base timing or 15 degrees advanced timing?15 degrees advance is pretty normal timing.
I see about 20 degrees advanced on race gas15 degrees advanced from base timing is a horse of a different color.And no you can't adjust your timing on your car unless...
The 420A chysler motor is know for faulty headgaskets. They go faster than you can read this post. They always leak oil.With that said I've changed oh about six or seven of them. It takes me about 3 hours to do with air tools and lift. So i would double that figure if your doing it at home...
1G's (90-94) Have only one sensor which is the Cam Angle Sensor. The Computer uses it as a Crank and Cam sensor.2G's (95-99) Have two seperate sensors.
Cam sensor which is located at the end of the head(tranny side) and a Crank sensor which is located behind the crank shaft sprocket wgich...
I do believe the black wire with the blue stripe is the one to cut.Road//Race has a tech article on this under Tech Tips, Denso in tank Fuel Pump flow rates and tips.
Redmans right.
Its just condensation under the cap.
I have found that if i drive short trips and don't get the car hot i get it more often.
But nothing to worry about its quite normal.If you get a milky solution when checking your oil on the dipstick then a flag should go up.
And from...
As far as i know spark is controlled by numerous parts working together.
Crank Sensor
Cam Sensor
Coil Pack
Ignition Module
PCM (computer)
Ignition Wire
Battery
Open or shorted wire(s) to any of the items listed above.
I'm probably forgetting something but those item control spark to...
So theres not too much feedback out there on these coilovers.Guess i'll have to wait until Phil does his write up.
I basically want to know if they are noisey going over bumps, how hard or easy it is to adjust height, and your overall impression on them including costs.Thanks for the...
I need help finding a suspension setup for my car. I know pretty much helpless when it comes to struts and pick out the right ones.Currently i am looking into the D2 coilovers but don't know if they are right for me.
Does anyone have any experience with these coilovers?My car is...
Pull the plugs out and see if you have any coolant on them. Then pop the cap off your coolant and see if it low.
To me it sounds like the early stages of a bad headgasket.
You probably have coolant seeping into the cylinders when its sitting then when you start it runs rough until your burn...
The best thing to do on a stock 2g to start with is
1. intake system (k/n filter of some sort)
2. upper intercooler pipe with first gen bov(or whatever bov you want)
3. cat-back
4. boost gaugeThat should satify you for a little while until you get that dreadful urge to go faster
The...