90q missing on cyl. 5...more help needed

[Huw Powell]

> I have replaced, at the recommendation of the list, the following:
>
> Spark Plugs
> Rotor
> Cap
> Spark Plug Wires - Installed with di-electric grease.
>
> I have checked the hall sender wires, and connection...and these _seem_ okay,
> though I'm not 100% positive of this...how can I be without replacing them?
>
> The problem seemed to be MUCH better, but not perfect the first week...mind
> you, it never got that wet.  In the past week we've had rain, snow and then wet-
> snow turning into rain.
>
> Problem was present.  Car will miss and run really rough at idle. Pushing on
> the gas will cause the engine to stumble and miss further, back-fire into the
> exhaust manifold and such.  Give it FULL throttle and the car will stumble for
> a quarter of a second and rev right up smooth for you.  Keep it above 2500rpm
> and it's the smooth 5cyl I remember.  Let it drop to idle, and it's ugly.

check all the other underhood connections and devices... WOT/idle
switches, IM grounds, coil connections & coil, OXS & it's plug, you get
the idea...

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Huw Powell

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