200 20V cut out , Stumble and Backfire

[Bernie Benz]

(PO replaced dist.) Check your cam and dist timing!  I’ll fwd my  
dist. timing procedure to you. Make sure that the dist. has the  
narrow rotor in it.

Bernie


On May 5, 2010, at 9:03 AM, Richard Harris wrote:

>
> I'm trying to resolve some issues with my 200 20v  'project' that I  
> picked
> up two years ago.  First off, the car has developed a cut out at  
> low RPMs
> while in first gear.  This doesn't occur in other gears, possibly  
> because of
> higher engine speeds. I've discovered that reving to around 3k  
> before taking
> off in first is a good workaround.  The car stumbles a little under  
> mild
> acceleration. I am also having problems with backfiring.  It occurs  
> when
> backing off the throttle after accelerating. For the most part, it  
> occurs
> after hard accelerations.
>
> Below are some of the items replaced recently.
> Good used Fuel Pump
> Bosch OEM plugs 3k miles ago
> N75 valve
> Intake pipe and Michelin man(Samco) hose - previous owner had  
> installed
> blow-off valve
> Turbo-MAf hose
> IC-Turbo Hose (Samco)
> BP valve
> Previous owner replaced distributor.
>
> The car is chipped and I haven't(next on the list) replaced the  
> plug wires
> or injectors...car seems to burn a lot of fuel. Engine has 180K miles.
>
> With all the little problems, the car is still a blast to drive.  
> Looking
> forward to hitting VIR and Road Atlanta in it this year.
>
> RS2 Turbo, EM, and 42LB injectors will go in after I get these issue
> resolved.
>
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