Re: Mis-Behaving 4kq : more

[Kwattro@aol.com]

In a message dated 99-03-30 18:55:03 EST, you write:

<< So, it seems to be either in the plug itself, or in fuel delivery, right?
 Again, excuse the ignorance.
 
 A call to my wrench is in order here, I believe.
 Any comments appreciated,
 Mark >>


Go the cheap route first and check the compression.  It takes about 3 minutes
and any decent mechanic can do it.  Next, if compression is good, that means
that most likely there is no valve damage.  In this case, I would install a
good used or new injector to see if that works.  Check the plug as well, but
if compression is good it is most likely a plug or injector.  The exact same
thing as you descibed happened last about 3 months ago to my rabbit, we tuned
it up and that didn't work (checked the motor just like you did) and it turned
out to be a clogged injector, most likely from one of those additives I added
to the gas lines (STP, I think it was...)  Good luck!
Carter j
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