[Shotimes] Trailer-hitching

[Leigh Smith]

Michael;
Have had similar driveablility problems during 250K miles and 9years 
with my '89. In addition to what you already checked, check tie-rod 
ends, plug wires, oil in spark plug wells, throttle body gunk, and A/C 
compressor. All have given me similar problems.

To check tie-rod ends, jack up a fron wheel, grab front & back, wiggle, 
feel for clunk, listen for clunk. Recently had one wiggle 1/4 in. Gave 
bad clunk, pulled right.

To check A/C compressor starting to go bad, (high friction), turn 
climate control off, see if your driveability problem goes away. If it 
does, so sorry, compressor is starting to sieze, causes driveability 
issues, and is expensive. New one made my '89 idle like a new car.

Dirveline slop would only give you one clunk. If you are getting several 
at a time (bucking) also check oil, plugs, wires you could be getting 
low speed misfire. Had that one too.

Leigh





michael rebollini wrote:
> I've been chasing a drivability problem now for some time.
> I've got a 92MTX with 125K on her.  During light throttle, if I
> let off, then lightly get back on, I experience a jerking motion
> similar to towing a trailer.  I've been through the entire ignition
> system, the fuel system.....replaced motor mounts, sub frame
> bushings....CID, TPS, CPS, IAV...you name it, I've checked,
> cleaned or replaced it.  She screams on the top end, but around
> town she's a pain.  Could there be an ECM problem?  Strut
> bushings look OK.....could there be an issue with them?  Recently
> aligned with no problems.
> 
> Thanks for any input
> 
> Mike
> 92MTX
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