[Shotimes] Aggrevating Engine Problem, Conclusion

Thesing, Hunter M. HMTHESING@stthomas.edu
Sat, 22 Feb 2003 16:33:48 -0600


Well, all, I brought my SHO in to get diagnosed and fixed.  I'm now $1400
poorer.  Here's what happened:
    Replaced IAC motor
    New Intake Gaskets
    New Valve Cover Gaskets
    New Oil Well Seals
    New Fuel Pressure Regulator
    New Spark Plug Wires (ouch)
    Fixed some wires (supposedly going to IAT sensor)

Running well now, for the most part.  Idles like a champ until I drive it for
a while.  Still stalling when warmed up, hopefully computer will "relearn" and
take care of this.  Stumbles every now and then (mostly highway today) when
given a little bit of gas, but opens up when go-pedal mashed.  Again,
hopefully computer-related, since shop disconnected battery.

They said I needed a new fuel pump (BS) and found that with the new regulator
I have around 40 psi of pressure in the fuel lines.  Is that alright?  Also,
should I replace my fuel filter to be safe?  It's less than a year old, so I
opted not to change it with the fuel pump.  And lastly, since I needed new
wires, should I check my plugs for any fouling?

Thanks a bunch, guys!  I'd be going insane and buying a Saturn if it weren't
for all of you.

Hunter Thesing
'93 MTX EG
K&N Filter
Homemade Ram Air Intake
190 LPH Sho Shop Fuel Pump