Engine Miss
noble527
10-08-2009, 08:11 PM
I have a 1990 chevy s10 2.5, 5 speed. Recently bought this, installed new plugs, wires, cap, still has a little engine miss, when i rev and hold it misses some. Could there possibly be some sort of a vac leak, or what are some things to look for? Thanks
blazes9395
10-08-2009, 08:30 PM
First for sure make sure that there are no vacuum leaks. Get a vacuum guage on there and see whats happening. If all this checks out, do a compression test, check and make sure pressures are good and fairly equal.
noble527
10-09-2009, 05:45 AM
where do i check vaccum at, whats it suppose to read...
rhandwor
10-09-2009, 07:33 AM
Normally their is a vacuum port on the intake with neoprene cap you can remove for a test gage.
I usually use a can of carburetor cleaner and spray along the edges of the intake manifold and other items and hoses. If the spray hits a leak the engine will smooth out. Watch where you spray avoid plug wires.
I usually use a can of carburetor cleaner and spray along the edges of the intake manifold and other items and hoses. If the spray hits a leak the engine will smooth out. Watch where you spray avoid plug wires.
4x4 blazerguy
10-11-2009, 01:46 AM
What I use for vacuum leaks is a spray oil. The reason is it is not as flammable as carb cleaner. JUST DO NOT USE WD-40 IT IS VERY FLAMMABLE. Carb cleaner being sprayed close to intake carb or throttle body will cause idle change many times just from the residue floating around.
hvacniven
10-12-2009, 06:26 AM
i had the same problem with my 95 s-10 2.2L. there is a vacuum line that runs across the top of the engine in the very back along the firewall that was original factory. i never would of noticed the vac. line was rotten on the underside and allowing air in. a vacuum gauge would of been a faster option of finding the problem.
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