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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 04:34 AM
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Okey so it seems are running temp when i floor the gas, its stops at about 2k rpms nd starts to backfire. Ive done a full tune up but still cnt find the problem, jst a lil info its a 91 4.0 auto
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 06:52 AM
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Fuel pressure test first. Clogged catalytic converter?
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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The PO deleted the cat could the be the problem???
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Domeskii
The PO deleted the cat could the be the problem???
Check fuel pressure and Wiring
Cat deleted wouldnt do that.

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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Morris4x4Center
Check fuel pressure and Wiring
Cat deleted wouldnt do that.
Yup.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 02:36 AM
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How do i do a fuel presure test???
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 06:32 AM
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First, buy, borrow, rent, or steal a fuel pressure gauge for fuel injection systems.
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Domeskii
How do i do a fuel presure test???
get one of these at a napa or autozone. Or test with the schrader valve (wear eye protection.)
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 05:31 PM
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Okey i rented the tester but no instructions any help here guys
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