Timing?
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From: Middleboro, MA
Car: 1988 Pontiac trans am/gta
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23's
Timing?
Alright Let me give you guys the run down.
1. Backfire through intake while cold( fine while hot), Unplugged MAf no change, made sure timing was at 6 degrees. ( even advanced it this morning to 8, seemed to help a bit, BUT the issue is still there)
2. While the est was bypassed, the timing would jump back and forth about 2 degrees when i tapped the throttle, even more if i opened it up more.
3. When hot, the car idles high, then cuts out for about a 300 RPM and catches itself.
Now, ive compiled these things to be, 1. A Sloppy timing chain needing replacement ( it do's run a little rough), or a Bad computer, or maybe even a bad ignition module ( late ignition)? Ive heard they do funky things when they go and i need a second opinion on all these, because i start a new job at a dealership on the 19th and would prefer to have reliable transportation
IMo, its probly the chain and ignition module but! i could be wrong
Thanks guys!
1. Backfire through intake while cold( fine while hot), Unplugged MAf no change, made sure timing was at 6 degrees. ( even advanced it this morning to 8, seemed to help a bit, BUT the issue is still there)
2. While the est was bypassed, the timing would jump back and forth about 2 degrees when i tapped the throttle, even more if i opened it up more.
3. When hot, the car idles high, then cuts out for about a 300 RPM and catches itself.
Now, ive compiled these things to be, 1. A Sloppy timing chain needing replacement ( it do's run a little rough), or a Bad computer, or maybe even a bad ignition module ( late ignition)? Ive heard they do funky things when they go and i need a second opinion on all these, because i start a new job at a dealership on the 19th and would prefer to have reliable transportation
IMo, its probly the chain and ignition module but! i could be wrong
Thanks guys!
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 709
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From: Middleboro, MA
Car: 1988 Pontiac trans am/gta
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23's
Re: Timing?
Nothing huh?
I think the highest percentage is that its the timing chain,but again i could be wrong so i need some imput so i can decide what to do!
I think the highest percentage is that its the timing chain,but again i could be wrong so i need some imput so i can decide what to do!
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