[Shotimes] SHO IN TOLEDO

Fri, 20 Jun 2003 10:57:08 -0400

Thanks Don.  How can I check the timing?  If I open the inspection
cover, do I bump the engine until I see the marks on the pulleys line
up?  What should I unplug to keep the engine from starting as I do
this?  DIS?

Mallory, if you're listening, do you have time to stop over there with
me?  You've done more actual work on your car than I've done on
both of mine.  Er...you know what I mean.  I'm book smart.  You're
just...smart!  ; )

Mike Wojton
Toledo, Ohio

-'95 Green MTX  3/01-1/03
   ShoShop y-pipe

-'95 White MTX
   '96 Brake Upgrade

"Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan

"Donelson Don" <1badsho@mail.tnh.net> wrote on 06/20/2003 11:03:42 AM:

> mike
> 
> let me know what u found out.
> 
> As a favor to al fitz i called this guy too. 
> 
> We spoke for about 40 minutes. 
> 
> My thoughts are that I would be less concerned about the oil leaking 
than the poor running of the motor.
> 
> I would isolate that first and go from there.
> 
> It could be a variety of different issues. Fuel pump going ie lack of 
pwr .... timing is the best 
> bet. Either a crank cancer or the belt wasnt put on right. 
> 
> Also  another sympton of poor running is the maff air connector is known 
to loose voltage and will
> tell the EEC incorrect A/F tables.
> 
> This though is more a intermittent problem. I found it on one car. Didnt 
happen all the time just 
> off and on but when it was shorting out the car ran like hell.
> 
> Let  me know what u find out.
> 
> dond
> 
> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com
> Date:  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 08:44:39 -0400
> 
> >I talked to this guy last night, and am going to go take a look at the 
car
> >after work today.  He has a few problems.
> >
> >First is burning oil.  Mostly right after startup and when mashing the
> >go pedal.  I'm thinking valve seals right after startup.  Would this 
also
> >manifest itself when mashing the throttle?
> >
> >Second, he complains the car has little power under acceleration.  Less
> >than other SHOs he's driven.  I've heard this complaint alot lately, 
and
> >I know there could be lots of reasons for it.  Plugs and wires are 
fairly
> >new.  Bosch Platinums.  The engine in the car was replaced, and some
> >work was done on it before it went in.  I'm not sure what all was 
> >replaced,
> >but one thing I know of is the timing belt.  I'm thinking maybe the 
belt
> >was not installed right and the timing's off.  I know this can be 
checked
> >through the little inspection cover.  How do I check it?
> >
> >The car is a '95 ATX.  Not sure of miles; on the car or on the engine.
> >A shop did the engine work and installation in the car.  I'll try to 
get
> >more info tonight.  He says he pulled codes and he thought they 
referred
> >to O2 sensors.  If O2 sensors are bad, could that affect power or
> >acceleration?  Give me some ideas of things to look for.  TIA.
> >
> >
> >Mike Wojton
> >Toledo, Ohio
> >
> >-'95 Green MTX  3/01-1/03
> >   ShoShop y-pipe
> >
> >-'95 White MTX
> >   '96 Brake Upgrade
> >
> >"Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan
> >
> >
> >
> >shotimes-admin@autox.team.net wrote on 06/18/2003 06:03:28 PM:
> >
> >> I have a customer in Toledo with engine problems. Initially I thought 

> >his
> >> problem was under warranty, but it turns out it's not. Could someone 
in 
> >Toledo
> >> give him some advice on what to do? Maybe take a look at his SHO and 
see 
> >if
> >> it's an obvious problem. He just needs some help from the SHO 
community.
> >> 
> >> His name is Trey Jones
> >> 419 380-8977
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Thanks for your help.
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Al Fitz
> >> http://www.alfitz.com
> >> NEW & USED SHO PARTS
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> >> 
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> dond
> 91 Super SHO II
> 
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