[V8] Surging.... but not FPR,running temps. TCU required

[Ed Kellock]

Autolite 103

On 11/15/06, dsaad at icehouse.net <dsaad at icehouse.net> wrote:
> Mine settles down with a new set of plugs. Have you tried a cheap set of plugs?
> Since they are so easy to change on this motor, you can replace them yearly and
> just forget about the platinum.
> I can't remember the plug part number offhand, but someone here will...
>
> Other things to look at are:
> - age and condition of the O2 sensor
> - O2 sensor ground (or header pipe ground to engine block)
> - sounds like you need a new thermostat
> - any chance that you are feeling the A/C pump cycling? try turning the climate
> control to vent
>
> Dave
>
> Quoting Peter Littlewood <littlepete_19 at hotmail.com>:
>
> >
> > Hello Everyone
> >
> > My 3.6auto V8 has been suffering from surging for a while esp around 3000rpm
> > under light throttle.
> > Replaced the FPR but this has not made any difference. Any Ideas?
> >
> > Also since I have owned the car it rarely warms up beyound 70 degreesC. I
> > have changed the thermosat. for a genuine unit but no difference. (is the
> > car running too rich at that temp?) where is the temperature sender for the
> > Gauge/ECU?
> >
> > Finally, If there is anyone else out there that lives in the UK (or anywhere
> > else for that matter)and has got  a spare Transmission control unit that
> > they would like to part with please let me know...
> >
> > Many thanks as always
> >
> > Pete
> >
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