Re: Howdy from Owasso

by Shelby10' on Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:25 pm

07_427R wrote:
gcmustanglx wrote:right now it just has a cold start issue. runs ok once it warms up.

I had a similar issue with my 88 LX. Not sure what your exact issues are but mine when cold would start, idle a few seconds and quit. The second or third try it would start and stay running. Once the car was warm and I started it, it started everytime. I over time I replaced IAC and TPS and probably tried a few other things. No help. Then I put a fuel pressure gauge on the rail. 32psi. Its been 11 years so my memory is abit hazy but I think it called for stock pressure at 39PSI so I figured fuel pump or regulator. I bought a crane adjustable regulator and set it to 39 psi. Never had a issue with starting again. That may not be your issue but its something to think about. I sure was puzzled when I was working thru my issue.

Always helps to have years of experience. I had a similiar one....its amazing how something so small like a sensor can really ruin your day.

by gcmustanglx on Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:30 pm

I cleaned the IAP out btu it didn't fix it. computer says EGR issue and canister purge valve solenoid bad.

by BASixxer on Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:37 pm

Ah, bad egr could create a vacuum leak to cause that, but it would be all the time...

by Psycho Bob on Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:01 pm

my 86 has about 260k on it with just a surge at idle. i've never tried to reset anything though. runs like a champ and i can't wait to get back & see it all pretty

oh and welcome also

by chevyfever on Sun Mar 27, 2011 2:54 pm

nice ride and hello