RE: Re: sick 'roc

["John C. Worden" <scirocco@midmaine.com>]

At 11:08 AM 2/25/99 +0100, Jonas Karlsson wrote:
>
>Well here's an update/more info.
>
>first off, injector seals are new, both cam timing and ignition timing 
>have been triple checked and are on the mark. 
>
>The problem is most noticable when driving, there is very little power.  
>It takes forever to get up to speed. Also is has a kind of "shuddering" 
>of the engine that is constant, rpm dependant, and more intense the more 
>torque I put to the wheels. It feels like a cylinder is missing/not 
>giving power.  At idle, this shudder is still there, but *barely* 
>noticable.  
>
>Furthermore, the exhaust is really stinky. Not sure if it's unburnt fuel 
>or oil, or what. And the  exhaust get hot really quick. 
>
>I am dropping it off at ND tonight, and hopefully they can figure it out. 
>
>
>I am fearing broken piston rings. Hoping otherwise. But well see. 
>
>Jonas
>
I would bet almost anythig that it the cat and it's broken up inside.  I
had this happen to me and you have the same symptoms I had.  


John Worden
Old Town, ME.
 '98  Dakota cc Sport 4x4, 3.9 auto, Intense Blue,
 '84  Scirocco (under construction) Brakes and Suspension currently
 '69  MGB Roadster(in need of restoration)

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