[V8] 91 v8 cutting out @ 1800

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Didn't someone else have a similar problem that turned out to be 
missing ring gear teeth?
I hope that is not the problem, but the symptoms sound the same.

Dave


On Friday, September 10, 2004, at 08:22 AM, Jeremy Ward wrote:

> Can't seem to get any codes - they pulled them and they were 4444 (no
> faults) or were unsuccessful at pulling *anything*?
>
> The only other thing that I can think of Greg, is swapped plug wires...
> When I replaced my driver's side distributor cap / rotor, I was 90% 
> sure
> I put the plug wires back on correct...  As it turns out I had 2 of the
> wires swapped; amazingly the car ran pretty well considering, but had
> the issues you describe.
>
> Good luck, and keep us posted!
>
> - Jeremy
> http://198.107.18.114/V8Q/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On 
> Behalf
> Of GLBPRO
> Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 7:02 AM
> To: v8 at audifans.com
> Subject: [V8] 91 v8 cutting out @ 1800
>
> Hi All,
>
> My v8 is still having problems - the dealer has not even solved it in
> the last 3 months.
>
> It started after the replacementof the engine speed and positions
> sensors (would not even start). Then on the 20 mile trip  home the car
> started getting slugish and cuttting out. 1800 rmp was about max (try
> staying at 65 with that). The place that replaced the sensors indicated
> a lot of emi and the caps, wires, and rotors should be replaced (done )
> still the same problem. It seems to do it when it warms up more so. 
> It's
>
> almost like it lost fuel. the dealers checked the pump and did a volume
> check. the fuel filter has been replaced. the exhaust has been dropped
> and checked for blockage. The injectors have been cleaned. the deals
> can't seem to get any codes from the computer also.
>
> Any ideas? I want my car back with out the price of buying another. (my
> wife would kill me - I still have a 5ktq to sell).
>
> Thanks for any help/ideas.
> Greg
>
>
>
>
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