car runs smoother but I'm still not getting the full power of the h22. It takes a while for the car to pick up and if I drop the car into first gear from a stop it sounds like it stutters about 2-3 times and will sometimes backfire through the intake and make a loud POP.
I just re-checked and adjusted all my ex. valves to .008 and my in. valves to .006 so my clearances are good. I also just re-did my timing belt.
basically these are my symptoms:
1. low power, hesitates throughout power band.
2. when barely opening the throttle, the engine will surge up and down. but once it passes a certain point will stop surging.
2. when starting from a stop, between 1k-2k the car will stutter a few times and sometimes pop from the intake. (I do have adjustable cam gears, should I possibly advance or retard the intake a bit to rid the popping issue? off by a tooth maybe?)
3. the rad fans won't come on, but car temp gauge doesn't say I'm overheating. I wired on of the fans to a switch just in case. - planning to replace ect sensor to fix this
4. it's just eaating through gas. -hopefully changing the o2 sensor will fix this and maybe get rid of my code 41. I'm running a straight pipe as well... would this cause my o2 to trip?
5. When I start the car, the idle will surge a few times and drop to a constant 600 - 1k. it surges less when the engine is warm.
things I have been researching and plan on doing:
- tps calibration.
- fuel cap/filter replacement
- NGK spark plugs instead of these crappy bosches
EDIT: I was getting codes 9, 12, 22, and 41. 9 and 12 are gone. 22 and 41 remain
possible code 22 fixes:
- continuity checks on the vtec wiring to check for shorts or breaks
- soldering the harness connections instead of using barrel connectors.
possible fixes for code 41:
- check tightness of o2 sensor
- check for shorts/breaks in wiring
- try new one
I'll try to get a running vid bc I know hearing and seeing it would be a lot of help.
Are my reasoning's and basic logics on the right path? bc this car is seriously makin me loco. kills me that the car is SLOWER than BEFORE.
I just re-checked and adjusted all my ex. valves to .008 and my in. valves to .006 so my clearances are good. I also just re-did my timing belt.
basically these are my symptoms:
1. low power, hesitates throughout power band.
2. when barely opening the throttle, the engine will surge up and down. but once it passes a certain point will stop surging.
2. when starting from a stop, between 1k-2k the car will stutter a few times and sometimes pop from the intake. (I do have adjustable cam gears, should I possibly advance or retard the intake a bit to rid the popping issue? off by a tooth maybe?)
3. the rad fans won't come on, but car temp gauge doesn't say I'm overheating. I wired on of the fans to a switch just in case. - planning to replace ect sensor to fix this
4. it's just eaating through gas. -hopefully changing the o2 sensor will fix this and maybe get rid of my code 41. I'm running a straight pipe as well... would this cause my o2 to trip?
5. When I start the car, the idle will surge a few times and drop to a constant 600 - 1k. it surges less when the engine is warm.
things I have been researching and plan on doing:
- tps calibration.
- fuel cap/filter replacement
- NGK spark plugs instead of these crappy bosches
EDIT: I was getting codes 9, 12, 22, and 41. 9 and 12 are gone. 22 and 41 remain
possible code 22 fixes:
- continuity checks on the vtec wiring to check for shorts or breaks
- soldering the harness connections instead of using barrel connectors.
possible fixes for code 41:
- check tightness of o2 sensor
- check for shorts/breaks in wiring
- try new one
I'll try to get a running vid bc I know hearing and seeing it would be a lot of help.
Are my reasoning's and basic logics on the right path? bc this car is seriously makin me loco. kills me that the car is SLOWER than BEFORE.
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