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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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So I did 1 minor mud run and I drove home no prob at all.. Then turned it on and off no prob... got a car wash and drove home fine went got gas no prob then as I was leavi.g the gas station it was easy to start but was running realllly rough... Stuttering bad stalling ect.... Got home pulled all plugs (brand new cap rotor wires and plugs 1 week ago and fuel pump sending unit and filter) dried her out ect put back plugs and wires (in correct order) and still super rough... Barely starts if it starts... Turns over no prob at all... Then I checked my dipstick and noticed a gas smell almost and its slightly bubbly.... Why is this how do I fix and any other suggestions on whats wrong..... Ughhhhh
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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id say a blown head gasket. same happened to my brothers car, cept it was gas stink on dipstick and water in oil, turned it to a chocolate froth.
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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I'd say it isn't a blown gasket....
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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what should I check for and how do I check for it?!
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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true. sorry bout that. googled it and bout everytime they mention "blow by" or that its running "rich".
also dont know if thisll help: http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5003081...ngine-oil.html

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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Soo..???
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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Fuel in the crankcase can be caused by a number of things. Restricted crankcase ventilation system, blown head gasket or worn rings. Start by making sure the crankcase system isn't plugged then run a compression check to test rings/gasket condition.
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Fuel in the crankcase can be caused by a number of things. Restricted crankcase ventilation system, blown head gasket or worn rings. Start by making sure the crankcase system isn't plugged then run a compression check to test rings/gasket condition.
How do I make sure its not plugged... And how do I do a compression check
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepguy93

How do I make sure its not plugged... And how do I do a compression check
Take the hard lines off and blow some compressed air through them same for the port where they connect to the valve cover at. As for a compression check you need a compression tester. A tester will cost around 50 bucks and a Haynes manual will give you the specs and step by step.
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Which plugs are fuel fouled ...I would be looking at a injector leaking if ur dumping to much fuel ur not getting a complete burn thus running rough and fuel (washing out) leaking past the rings and going into the oil....
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star
Take the hard lines off and blow some compressed air through them same for the port where they connect to the valve cover at. As for a compression check you need a compression tester. A tester will cost around 50 bucks and a Haynes manual will give you the specs and step by step.
You can also borrow/rent one from checker/
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I suggested a compression check also cause if you've never had one done it can tell you a little about the mechanical condition of the motor.
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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If the piston rings are bad is that a hard job.. Im very handy
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 12:26 AM
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And what about an injector problem???? What if I upgrade the injectors????
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 01:38 AM
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injectors are cake, piston rings is another story. doing rings is basically ggoing to require rebuilding the engine.

if its injectors you can get them through pai. precision auto injecctors.
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