stumbling when hot
05-12-2006, 12:21 AM
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stumbling when hot
any chance you guys could give me some possible issues to check/look for on a car that stumbles/falters under acceleration when hot.
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05-12-2006, 12:24 AM
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1st: Is this for the bonnie? If so I'll move it down to the 92-99 forum
2nd: Hot as in how? Hot weather or hot engine?
2nd: Hot as in how? Hot weather or hot engine?
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is that under FULL (WOT) acceleration???
if so when i posted the same problem , i was told the cat could be the culprit, in my case that wasnt it now im thinking fuel pressure
if so when i posted the same problem , i was told the cat could be the culprit, in my case that wasnt it now im thinking fuel pressure
05-12-2006, 12:40 AM
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I thought fuel preasure was not dependent on temperature. So that would mean it isn't the fuel pump.
plugs and wires are not the newest I dont think. I will have to find that out.
plugs and wires are not the newest I dont think. I will have to find that out.
05-12-2006, 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by willwren
When catalytic converters heat up (old cats), the internals swell, closing off the flow. The Cat is a strong possibility.