Engine & Driving probs.

From: durling@attglobal.net
Date: Sat Feb 12 2000 - 23:07:10 EST


I posted about htis before nut guess it was tooooooo llloooooonnnngggg
to respond to so here goes. I have replaced my cap & rotor with brass
ones, new plug wires, new plugs but my truck still has a slight rough
idle. It's not something that makes it a problem to drive but just like
a slight misfireing while at idle. Could this be the upstream o2 sensor?
Or another sensor. You have to sit in it and kinda notice it or you will
not. I am going to have it looked at under the extended warranty but was
wanting some opinions.

The other problem is when I drive down the road i'm getting a rough ride
from the truck. I know the sway bar end links are shot but I didn't
think this would cause this much of a rough ride (feels like driving
over streets with alot of washboarding from frequent use by heavy
trucks). I was wondering if it might be the u-joints. I checked the ball
joints but they didn't shake and they are always greased at my oil
changes. Could they not shake when I do it but have a problem when there
is wieght (ie. truck) placed on them. It seems to ride fine when could
but starts to be a prob when the truck warms up. I know this sounds like
an engine prob but i've revved it under load and it was fine so I think
it is something like a bushing that is made out of rubber. Again, i have
a warranty but just looking for some opinions.

Jeff Durling
'96 RC Sport - 318



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