[Shotimes] SHO IN TOLEDO

[Epperly]

Dosen't take long for a single platinum plug to go south.
        Ken

> 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
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> >
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