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| Mockmaw |
 Apr 11 2003, 08:30 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 163 Joined: 18-March 03 From: Berkeley/San Diego, CA Member No.: 438  |
Well, my car is currently stuck in Kettleman City, broke down on my brother in the process of bringing it back to the Bay Area.
So.. after driving for several hours, the car began losing power (rpm still up there, just little to no power output.) He made it to the gas station right as the car died. Now the car will start with a little effort (that is, pressing the gas pedal), but idles very low before dying. Brother claims that there was a strange, repetitive noise when the engine was losing power.. similar to a pinging noise. I'm about to embark on the 220 mile trip down there to see if I can figure something out. I'm beyond agitated as I just took the car to the shop to take care of a few oil leaks. Aside from the leaks, the engine ran beautifully.. since getting it back from the shop, it's been a real pain in the ass. Took it back to them, apparently they took care of the problem.. I guess they didn't. So what could have become f**ked in the last couple weeks? It's not fair for me to pin the blame on the shop, but I can't feel but cheated that the car ran perfectly before I sent it in. So what can I do? What should I be looking for? I realize this is a hasty post and probably lacks some crucial details, so please ask for clarification where needed and I'll do my best. |
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| Mockmaw |
Apr 15 2003, 12:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 163 Joined: 18-March 03 From: Berkeley/San Diego, CA Member No.: 438 |
I will see about doing a compression test and see what I can do about checking the cooling fan for debris.
Yes, incredibly frustrating.. as I said, car was running fine before I took it into the shop. I'm trying not to think about that part right now. I'm a little confused by 'blown head gasket' as I thought head gaskets were only needed on water-cooled cars? I think the big question is.. do I try to drive it home (505 miles), or tow it down? |
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Mockmaw Car lost power, now idles low/won't stay running Apr 11 2003, 08:30 PM
SirAndy stupid question, but, did you ran out of fuel that... Apr 11 2003, 08:41 PM Mockmaw Hmm, I'll have my brother check that, but fuel... Apr 11 2003, 08:43 PM Russ K Does it have FI or carbs?
My initial guess woulda... Apr 11 2003, 09:27 PM need4speed Repetative noise? a LOUD repetative noise could b... Apr 12 2003, 09:55 AM Britain Smith Could it have possibly overheated? If this happen... Apr 12 2003, 10:05 AM Mockmaw Okay, so I'm conducting a job interview in 4 m... Apr 14 2003, 05:07 PM porsche735 With same rpm and lower power that points to fewer... Apr 14 2003, 05:46 PM jkeyzer Does the flapping noise go away when it warms up?
... Apr 14 2003, 06:01 PM Mockmaw Let's see here:
In Kettleman City, I pulled s... Apr 14 2003, 09:58 PM Brad Roberts Check the colling fan for debris.
I havent had ti... Apr 14 2003, 10:12 PM need4speed It's leaking oil?!
Well, at least you now ... Apr 14 2003, 10:41 PM Bruce Allert From what I have heard at a couple shops and also ... Apr 14 2003, 10:52 PM
john rogers I didn't see where you said if you had FI or n... Apr 15 2003, 02:53 PM |
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