[V8] V8 surging

[Nicholas Miller]

That's a new one, never heard of the dist cap covers causing issues.  The
do hide cracks in the caps really well though.

I couldn't tell you what sort of issue you may be having, when my car ran
like dogcrap I did about everything.  Fuel pressure regulator seems a
likely candidate though, and 02 as well, though you'd think mileage would
be down.  Kinda odd, hope you get it knocked out!
 On Dec 16, 2012 11:25 PM, "Dave Saad" <dsaad at icehouse.net> wrote:

> Remove the black covers from the distributor caps. They perform no
> function other than to cause bizarre and  intermittent running issues. If
> they are not the problem this time, they will be later.
>
> Dave
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 16, 2012, at 9:53 AM, "Roger M. Woodbury" <rmwoodbury at fairpoint.net>
> wrote:
>
> > I seem to have a bit of an issue with the V8.  When the car is climbing
> hills and I apply more throttle to maintain speed, the car develops a
> surge.  It is more an audible surge than something that I can feel. The car
> doesn’t slow down and speed up when it surges, rather it seems more like
> the engine is surging while the motion of the car forward maintains a
> steady or even increasing pace.  I notice the surging when accelerating
> from a standstill, but since the acceleration to travel speed lasts only a
> short time, the surging sound is not as noticeable.
> >
> > Otherwise the car appears to run as normal. Fuel mileage is consistent
> and there is no difficulty starting.  No unexpected smoking from the
> exhaust, no “knocking” or “pinging” noises.
> >
> > I wonder if others have had this issue.  Possible problems might be (as
> I understand it), an oxygen sensor getting ready to give up, or perhaps a
> mass airflow sensor or device.  The problem is not serious enough to
> warrant a visit to the wrench yet I don’t think. My wife does not notice
> the surging sound when we drive together, but I sure do.
> >
> > Comments?
> >
> > Roger
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