just got this jeep from my buddy....i dont know much bout the renixs..so heres my prob....if the jeep has been sitting for a few days it is a pita to start...takes forever....once its runs it idles like crap...hit the gas an it wants to die....if i let it idle like crap for a few mins it clears up an idles fine...once i drive it every now an then il notice a power loss....almost feels like a clogged cat converter...any ideas where to start what to look for

 

Check your fuel pressure regulator. Sounds like its bleeding fuel into your intake. My buddy's 88 did the same thing. If left untreated it will overtime clog the cat so sounds like its been doing it for a long time.

 

i will check that...

 

Are all your grounds good and clean? Click on the link in my sig it will help you with renix trouble shooting... renix are great just take a little time to get right

 

will do man...i got plenty of time to do this thing right now....guy that had it before my friend neglected it..so ima go through it an make it a very dependable wheeler...

 

Don't forget about the importance of fresh tuneup hardware to quick starting.

Fresh Champion copper plugs gapped to .035, new plug wires, distributor cap, rotor and fuel filter.

The above is possibly the best money you can spend on any "new-to-you" vehicle.

**Fuel pressure can easily be verified. You should have 31 psi at idle. Then disconnect the vacuum line leading to the fuel pressure regulator and pressure should jump to approximately 39 psi. Be darn sure that the vacuum line is pulling good vacuum line and if it is wet with fuel, you have a ruptured fuel pressure regulator

**Catalytic converter performance can easily be tested with a vacuum gauge. SEARCH for the procedure.

 

Also I just noticed you have a 87 which is the renix with the c101 connector make sure that is cleaned and dielectric greased... You can look up what that looks like hope that helps