still have this stuttering problem

forcefedsupra

aka, Turd Furguson
Jul 19, 2005
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I posted a few weeks ago asking about a stuttering problem. I installed a coil pack ground wire and checked the timing. I can't get the timing on 10 degrees. I figured it was a tooth off but changing that didn't help. I did notice that it doesn't stutter until it is warm and only at acceleration. I am out of ideas. It is barely drivable. This started when I changed the timing belt and front seals. I have checked the timing belt a million times now. Please help me.
 

turbodriz

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Feb 25, 2006
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When u put the timing belt on did u have No. 1 at tdc? When u check the timing are you jumping the 2 terminals on the dianostic port? I see u said something about moving a tooth on the cps. Why do that if you did'nt have to take it out?
 

forcefedsupra

aka, Turd Furguson
Jul 19, 2005
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The cps was a tooth off from when I had the head gasket replaced. I knew it didn't cause the problem but I was trying to correct anything I could find wrong. I did the timing correctly, I just didn't tighten the timing belt tensioner enough. After that, I still had the problem for months. I have moved 1400 miles away right after that so I haven't had much time to work on it. I decided to change the plugs and found a ton of oil and coolant in the valley. I know where it is leaking because one of the holes on the head where a valve cover bolt goes is stripped. I will fix that soon. As for now, I will just have to clean it out often.
 

Nick M

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When the car is cold, the computer runs the air fuel mixture richer, as it is easier to light against the cold air.

You lose that advantage when the car is at operating temps. So being cold can hide the need for tune up parts.