[V8] V8 problems go on (take 2)

[Coleman, David]

Sent twice as a test.  Apologies around...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Coleman, David 
> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 8:46 AM
> To: 'Greg'; v8 at audifans.com
> Subject: RE: [V8] V8 problems go on - ignition rough running
> 
> 
> I'd be interested to know what codes the diag center is 
> showing.  Aside from that, a recent renewal of a friend's 
> reference/rpm sensors was followed by a bad distributor cap 
> about two days later.  (I believe it to be coincidence, even 
> with your situation.)  Trying to clean/restore the bad cap 
> didn't make any difference, but two new ones has put the issue to bed.
> 
> More likely than the wires, IME.
> 
> -DaveC.
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Greg [mailto:glbpro at chibardun.net]
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 11:09 PM
> > To: v8 at audifans.com
> > Subject: [V8] V8 problems go on - ignition rough running
> > 
> > 
> > Hi All,
> > 
> > Thanks for the help on the starting problem - rpm and crank 
> > sensor. It 
> > starts well but  now it  runs rough and misses/backfires. The 
> > shop said 
> > it needs new Dist. caps and wires (ouch)! I pulled the caps 
> > and cleanded 
> > up the contacts - did not help. Do you think the wires are 
> > it? Can a guy 
> > make his own set vs the $300or so  for wires. Should I be 
> looking at 
> > something else? The rough running was not a problem prior to 
> > the rpm and 
> > crank sensors.  Also it seems to shift harder now - more abrupt.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Greg
> > 
> > 
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