Thread: Need some Knowledgeable people.

I think my friend is gonna hook up his ecu with dsmlink and we'll diagnose the problem that way. since this is to much of a pain in the a$$.

Quote: Originally Posted by ckrummy Did you check for a vacuum leak Boost leaks are also vacuum leaks on a turbo car.

Quote: Originally Posted by -> PrOjEcTGS

I see all the things you have checked and replaced. Have you checked the cat yet. I had asked before but didnt get a response. Just do your self a favor and check it. At least then you know for sure. May need to get a logger to see some info to get to the root of the issue. Do you have anyone you can borrow a logger from?

Come on guys, no one said "check the timing" yet? Base timing, check it. I bet MONEY it's off. As bad as your symptoms are, I'm guessing at least around 15 degrees or so. Do it, and thank me later sir.

Also make SURE your firing order is correct, I seen plug wires put on wrong before and the truck did the same thing. But definately check timing and the cat. Let us know what fixes it when you do get it.

Seems like it could be alot of things.. If your manifold/turbo is glowing red, means that its getting too hot, which is caused by running lean... Are you throwing any check engine lights? Is there any smoke coming out the exhaust/engine bay? Have you checked for exhaust leaks? Boost leaks? Compression test? Leakdown test?

I second your timing.

You most likely have a Knock or Phantom Knock issue. Knock will cause your Timing to be Retarded, which will cause your Exhaust Gas Temp to skyrocket. You need to log Knock, if you can't log Knock with your logger then log Timing Advance and see if it looks normal. If you still have a 99 motor, you can't adjust Base Timing, only a 1G CAS will allow this. Which year(or model#) ecu is your replacement? Edit: Don't drive your car...

Get 3g lifters. I had the exact same problem. Phantom knock is dumping fuel thinking you're getting knock. Thus the glowing manifold. Thus no power.