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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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Default RE: Pulses

I can't remember if you said that you changed the fuel filter or not, but that would be the next thing that I would change. You may have to soak down the flare nuts on the fuel lines a few days before you actually go and try to change the fuel filter. Those flare nuts are VERY easy to strip and/or twist the lines if you aren't very careful with them. I really need to invest in a set of line wrenches that grab on all 6 corners of the flare nut hex. I've been borrowing from my father for them every time I need them.

If a new fuel filter doesn't cure your lack of power problem, then you may have to dig into the fuel system on the engine to make sure that there isn't a leak somewhere on that end.
 
Old Nov 10, 2005 | 01:16 AM
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Nope I never changed the fuel filter yet. I was thinking about the earlier today.

This weekend I will get a chance to look at it since I won't be working or going to school (duh lol).

Also will give me time to finally clean it since I haven't cleaned it since I went muddin sunday night. By the time I get home from work and what not its 7:30 at night which means its pitch black out . Damn time change
 
Old Nov 10, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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Lets take this one step at a time.
TPS, trottle position sensor, easy to replace. Very real possibility for the surgeing, that or fuel filter, fule pump.

Oil leak, I believe your engine came with 2 piece rear main seals and they are known for leaking. To verify that it is a rear main seal, drop the cover between teh tranny and engine. Like 6 bolts. Look for oil in there, should see your flexplate, starter, and torque converter in teh same place.

The other possibilities for the oil leak are oil pressure sending unit (would be the reason you don't ahve oil pressure on your gauge), vavle cover gakset, oil pan gasket. The thing with oil is it travels from teh source to everywhere. Where is the drops on the ground when you park.

I have to go and will add this thread to my watch list. Post up and I will reply with more info.
 
Old Nov 11, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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Well the oil pressure gauge is working now. Not sure why.

Took it in to get looked at this morning. Will know what all is wrong either today or next week.

Not gonna worry about fixing the read main seals since that would be to much to fix. Not worth it on this vehicle.

The valve cover and pil pan gaskets are new.

Will get back to you when I get it back.

Gonna make another thread about a body lift.

Thanks guys
 
Old Nov 15, 2005 | 11:11 AM
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Well my baby is back and running alot better.

Like you all said it was the fuel filter which I could of done and the PCV valve was crap. He said my gas milage should go up now and everything should run alot better. He said my engine was running with alot of pressure which made the oil leaks. He said they are all over the place. So I was like well I am not gonna worry about that since I am gonna sell it next year. He said the fuel filter was solid full of crap and said don't be surprised if the fuel pump goes in a few weeks but said it doesn't always happen. It was about $100 with labor. He said he almost got hit when he took it for a drive to see what was wrong. He said it stalled out on him and he almost sh*t his pants lol.

He also told me why the heater wasn't working and said that hissing sound is a vaccum leak which was what I thought before. He said just pin point where its at and you can do it yourself. I will do that soon since the first snow is coming in the next few days. My heat comes out the top by the window and the floor no matter what setting I have it on.

So yeah I sound be good now. I am gonna see if my step uncle will put that body lift on for me if I pay him but thats for another thread I have. Also want to put dual exhaust on hehe.

Thanks for the help guys
 
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