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« on: June 17, 2003, 07:31:20 pm »
OK here's the deal, feels like the tranny is stuck in 5th or something, all the linkage is ok but put it in first and starts ok but as soon as the clutch is let all the way the car suddenly starts jarring violently and tach goes crazy? Idea's
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« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2003, 10:16:28 am »
Hummm.. linkage out of adjustment?

are you hittig reverse ok?

Keep me posted,
Eric
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« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2003, 10:24:43 am »
Check you fluid level.
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« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2003, 06:14:27 pm »
Reverse is fine, and fluid is fine, I notice the enginge got warm real fast(coolant temp fine)  just by going around the block. When I start it cold I'm ok for about  half a block. Then whenever the clutch is released all the way starts bucking like a sonofa.... same in second, I can limp home by riding the hell out of the clutch. The revs also jump around like mad. O2 sensor? coil? vaccuum?I'm just not too familar with the 3.1 engines and getting Fiero withdrawl something fierce........grumble, cuss word, sonofa mother,.......

also the clutch is brand new
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« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2003, 09:05:17 pm »
Am hoping to be in Ottawa some time this weekend will let you know for sure when I know. Then will take a look at her for you. Dan
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« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2003, 08:13:09 am »
In other words, she idles ok, but will barely run when under load?
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« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2003, 11:54:08 am »
that is a sign of running lean....
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« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2003, 07:29:42 pm »
yea the engine runs like a dream, as soon as there is load  it gets all crazy, if you've every had your torque conver lock up, something like that except quite a bit more harsh bucking, I've head the Pilot bushing mentioned(noooooo).

Eric, yea that's what I was thinking, but not sure if that's just from having to keep the revs so high to get around the block,when idling it doesn't get warmer faster or anything so my guess would be elec. it's ok, but we know my recent history on diagnosing Fiero's.....

Geez the service Dan gives.... now if I could only get that from Ford(HA yeah right) Don't go out of your way Dan, but if your around it would be appreciated, let me know.
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« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2003, 08:10:58 am »
I  i am a very simalar problem with my 2.5

personaly i chech 2 thing fuel pre....in for ignition failure

i pull the coil in check the plate  i seen it on my 2.8 go i give very simalar  as your getting
 
i would also check shift cable it may have slipped out of adjustment
 hope you find it

have a good one


i think i have found my problem is a melted wiring harness
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« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2003, 08:40:06 am »
did this start when we had all the rain
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« Reply #10 on: June 20, 2003, 10:54:43 am »
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yea the engine runs like a dream, as soon as there is load  it gets all crazy, if you've every had your torque conver lock up, something like that except quite a bit more harsh bucking,

I'm with Eric--sounds like she's running lean, or starving for fuel when you start to make her work.

Personally the first thing I would go after is the fuel system, starting with the filter, then check out the fuel pump itself, all of the connections, p'raps even going as far as to check out the shraeder (sp?) valve on the fuel rail and the injectors themselves.

Other opinions may vary of course.  Wink  Hope this helps!
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« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2003, 02:08:21 am »
Quote from: chris on June 20, 2003, 08:40:06 am
did this start when we had all the rain
nope was as dry as the Sahara
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« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2003, 02:17:33 am »
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yea the engine runs like a dream, as soon as there is load  it gets all crazy, if you've every had your torque conver lock up, something like that except quite a bit more harsh bucking,

I'm with Eric--sounds like she's running lean, or starving for fuel when you start to make her work.

Personally the first thing I would go after is the fuel system, starting with the filter, then check out the fuel pump itself, all of the connections, p'raps even going as far as to check out the shraeder (sp?) valve on the fuel rail and the injectors themselves.

Other opinions may vary of course.  Wink  Hope this helps!

oh sure give me more to check out  Wink  Yeah there are just so many suspect options,,,,, damn it I actually thought of giving up all the cars cause I've had enough, I had it on the road for a total of 4 days and not one problem free day, but I've had a short fuse lately, this just help put me in one of the worst downers in a while.
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« Reply #13 on: June 21, 2003, 10:47:56 am »
I can come and visit. Smiley  Maybe 2 heads are better then one. Smiley
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« Reply #14 on: June 21, 2003, 04:44:39 pm »
Thanks for the offer, it seems I may of fixed the problem.... I changed the plugs and it isn't acting up now, whether it's fixed or just becoming an intermittent problem we'll see.....thanks for the help guys
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