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boost_addict
01-03-2008, 07:58 PM
happend about last week i hit a major bump then all sudden my rpm started flickering than hm thought to my self it was my timing than when i get home spark plug number three the top was all bent and shit so i go buy new spark plug wires and spark plugs okaytoday.. i start everything is fine all sudden i go drive damn thing does it again? idk whats going on can some help me please


thanks!

boost_addict
01-03-2008, 08:17 PM
also i forgot to add when i warm my car up it idles fine its just WHEN i begin to drive it flickers! than i come to a stop does the samething..:bs:

i3igpete
01-03-2008, 09:18 PM
if your datalogger reads constant but only the tach jumps, then it's probably the PTU.

if your car is actually stuttering, and your compression test reads low, you might have jumped timing.

ManoNegra
01-04-2008, 10:41 AM
Something may have come loose, check MAF and for leaks.

boozels
01-04-2008, 10:51 AM
I had a similar problem
check your ecu wiring tach wire may be loose

boost_addict
01-04-2008, 05:45 PM
i think its the injectors forgot to mention ive been driving lightly without air filter:barf: okay i know right stupid?! so i decided get some seafoam and put it thru the fuel tank maybe clean it a little bit than wam works fine few mins later same thing rpm keeps flickering! i checked everything nothings lose!

boost_addict
01-04-2008, 06:13 PM
also for got to ad i have a big exaust leak where it connects to the cat missing one screw but i dont think thats the problem cause i been driving like that for a while..

boost_addict
01-05-2008, 03:43 PM
anyone with input?! thanks i need to go to work soon lol