Re: 4kCS-Q - Problems? :-( (this really sucks ...)

[BJohn77777@aol.com]

In a message dated 96-04-08 21:52:18 EDT, by jwseitz@snet.net:


>Well now I have 145k miles and the car runs like S__t, it idels like my
>old 5kD, and between 2300-3200RPM it kinda like stumbles once past
>4000rpm its a Blast!  gas milage is about 19/23 in the winter (only had
>car for about 5 months?) And that vacume hoes I replaces it has
>4-openings and is about 35-45 dollars?  When the engine is revved or
>changes rpm it getts pulled in (a lot of preesure!!!)  Does any know
>1)should it do that, 2)is this a magical miles number where things go
>down hill?? 3)I LOVE my 'Q' - Please help!!

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John,  

I have the same problem with the vacuum hose.  Check for major cracks.  I
went through 3 of the bughummers before I got one to hold...Similar
symptoms...Plays havoc on the idle stabilization, too... Yes, If anyone out
there knows what cures are available please... PLEASE let us know!!!  I found
a spring that fits into the hose that I am contemplating installing to
prevent the collapse.


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>P-S-  If it matter when ever HARD cornering (90 deg tight turns at 40mph
>+) the high-temp light comes on if that matter the temp is about 1/3 to
>2/3 on the needle and the oil-temp is only 130?!

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Check your coolant level.  The light will flash when coolant is low.  By
throwing some spirited cornering into the picture the coolant may be hanging
on the side of the recovery tank instead of the bottom ;^).



Bruce Johnson
85 4KCSQ