KB798

referring to this thread -->how safe to drive my car?

i went to the mechanic, and he replaced a bad pvc (pcv?) valve. it seemed to solve some of hesitation/surge problems that i had, but it didn't make it go away quite all the way. i thought about pulling the cel code but i really don't think i should....knowing myself i know i'll mess something up.

car in 1st gear is underpowered now. all the other gears seem to be fine tho....

mild hesitation/surging from the 2-4k range at partial throttle, most noticeably in gears 2-4, but happens in all gears still. ever since the new pvc (pcv?) valve, it's not as frequent but i still feel it.

i know that there could be a host of problems...but b4 going to the mechanic again i want to know what other possibilites there might be...so at least i could give the mechanic a couple ideas here and there.

thanks in advance,

h22a193

change you rotor and your cap, that makes a huge difference, also new plugs and wires

KB798

i did a tune up last year...and the mechanic checked all those. he said that they're fine.

KB798

any other ideas/suggestions?

it feels sluggish....so could it be related to timing?

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myke

did you have'em check the water pump??? mine lagged between 2500k to about 3800k, but after i gotta new PCV valve, water pump and re-did my timing it runs wayyy better!!

cantdrive55

Water pump would have no effect on power.

I'd guess ignition, timing, BAD PLUGS, o2 sensor etc etc.

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