Car just tuned up why is it actin up?

[Cbierniat]

My car was tuned up bout 1500 miles ago new plugs and wires...whenever i floor it or almost it like sputters nothing major but it dindt do it b4...why would it do this?

[graphicassult]

did you change the pcv valve? If not that might be your problem if its clogged

[bangbg]

Originally Posted by graphicassult

did you change the pcv valve? If not that might be your problem if its clogged

Where is the PVC valve? I bought one about 8,000 miles ago so I could replace mine and have yet to locate it.

I was able to locate and change the fuel filter. The old one was almost completely clogged.

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by bangbg

Where is the PVC valve? I bought one about 8,000 miles ago so I could replace mine and have yet to locate it.

I was able to locate and change the fuel filter. The old one was almost completely clogged.

Here's the location and procedure for a GT:

http://macgp.clubgp.com/howto/engine/pcv/gt/pcv.html


Here's the location and procedure for a GTP:

http://macgp.clubgp.com/howto/pcv/pcv.html

[Cbierniat]

the fuel filter was not changed i know that for a fact...im tryin to find my receipt for my tune up and ill get back to yah if the pvc was replaced or not thanks

[bangbg]

Originally Posted by bnaylor3400

Here's the location and procedure for a GT:

http://macgp.clubgp.com/howto/engine/pcv/gt/pcv.html


Here's the location and procedure for a GTP:

http://macgp.clubgp.com/howto/pcv/pcv.html

Thank you!

Boy don't I feel stupid. I had the large plastic cover off the motor and looked and looked and did not see the cover on top of the S/C that had PVC imprinted on it.

I'll be changing that tonight when I get home.

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by bangbg

Thank you!

Boy don't I feel stupid. I had the large plastic cover off the motor and looked and looked and did not see the cover on top of the S/C that had PVC imprinted on it.

I'll be changing that tonight when I get home.

You are welcome and glad we could help out. Don't feel bad because we've all been through where's Waldo with PCV valves.

[Cbierniat]

The PVC valve was not replaced...around how much does one run...looks easy to replace.. thanks...ill try that then maybe fuel filter..its gettin worse too really only does it when i really get ont he gas tho and its like its slippin or somethigns holdin it back again...

[GTP Dad]

They cost about $3 at a parts store. Only takes a couple of minutes to change but watch out for the spring when you take the plate off.

[Cbierniat]

Oh wow its that cheap and it can cause that amount of disruption when bad wow thanks will do tomororw and get back with yah

[graphicassult]

oh yea, i had this problem of sputtering after my recent tune up.

REMEMBER TO CONNECT ALL YOUR WIRES SECURLY!

i didnt and got a misfire code, but thankfully fixed it myself

[Cbierniat]

My SES light has not came on but its doin things similiar to when the wires were shot but w/o the light