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Tue Mar 30, 2004 5:33 pm
1993 240sx coupe with original KA24DE200k+ milesZ32 MAFSS-AFC II370cc injectors
Here's the story.
1. Washed engine bay (covered alternator, distributor)2. Car drove kinda rough on the way home3. Drove car later that night and mysteriously Cylinder #2 stopped firing4. Changed plugs, firing problem went away.5. Did a compression check for the hell of it, 195 across the board
Its firing on all 4 now, but as soon as I get on the gas, the car slows waay down. Feels like severely retarded timing. Starts up, idles, and cruises absoloutly perfectly. I checked the timing and its where it should be. It does make boost, but boost builds VERY slowly and doesnt seem to actually make power. I removed my aftermarket ignition system to keep it out of the equasion. Didnt fix anything. The ignition has a dial to retard timing and out of boredom I've turned the dial a few times while cruising and it feels 100% like thats whats happening. I also tried unplugging my knock sensor. Didnt make any improvement. I also tried a different MAFS, didnt help. Tried bypassing the FMIC, didnt help.
Brought the car to the shop. They are clueless, but said they 'messed with the timing' and its a bit faster. I havent inspected it yet, but I can guarantee they just advanced the hell out of it. It detonates everywhere it goes now. Car is parked now of course. They suggested the car is running lean, but its not. I tried adding fuel and it didnt help at all. Ive already got a very rich tune on it.
It sounds crazy, but I have a strange suspicion that something is wrong with my wastegate, so Im gonna inspect it (PITA).
--ANY-- ideas appreciated. Thanks!