Engine Runs Rough after Cleaning
StewBme
05-26-2009, 03:26 PM
And I thought a clean engine would be just great. Anyhow, I've cleaned an engine before. I didn't cover anything but didn't really have any spray directed at the distributor or air intake. Ran the car after cleaning and wiped it down. No problem. I go to start the car two days later and the idle is very rough and the engine bogs down on acceleration. The car starts with no problem.
I added some fuel injector cleaner and replace the distributor cap/rotor just for a shot. I found no evidence of water in the cap.
Car still runs rough almost like it's missing a cylinder. Any ideas?
I added some fuel injector cleaner and replace the distributor cap/rotor just for a shot. I found no evidence of water in the cap.
Car still runs rough almost like it's missing a cylinder. Any ideas?
StewBme
05-27-2009, 03:08 PM
Update: Problem solved. Hopefully this will save anyone else with a similar problem after cleaning the engine bay. First thing I checked was for water in the cap and rotor. None found but I replaced them anyhow without solving the problem.
Turns out water had gotten under the spark plug boots. They look like they might seal the top of the engine and 3 out of 4 did. That last one was a killer. I dried it out as well as the plug and all was well. For good measure I went ahead and replaced the plugs and wires. Problem solved.
Turns out water had gotten under the spark plug boots. They look like they might seal the top of the engine and 3 out of 4 did. That last one was a killer. I dried it out as well as the plug and all was well. For good measure I went ahead and replaced the plugs and wires. Problem solved.
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