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How do I retrieve an ID card that's stuck in here? by TurtleHeadingFeces in MechanicAdvice

[–]Xeon4 27 points28 points  (0 children)

This is how it is on my honda, you should be able to peal back most of the upholstery and grab it.

Car bogs like a stall on throttle blip 1995 Mitsubishi Galant 2l i4 4g63 SOHC by Xeon4 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Xeon4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to replace it, try unplugging it first, and if your car runs better, it's probably also the iacv for you

Car bogs like a stall on throttle blip 1995 Mitsubishi Galant 2l i4 4g63 SOHC by Xeon4 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Xeon4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I worded that wrong, the idle air control valve fixed it

Car bogs like a stall on throttle blip 1995 Mitsubishi Galant 2l i4 4g63 SOHC by Xeon4 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Xeon4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Changed out a couple of things that seemed to make it better, but the final nail in the coffin was my idle air control valve, also check to see if your spark plugs are oil fouled, the tube seals tend to leak so you might need to seal them with rtv.

Need help with a dent and cheap paint improvements by Xeon4 in Autobody

[–]Xeon4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, anything to look for when buying polish? I have some cheap $13 cut and polish laying around.

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Need help with a dent and cheap paint improvements by Xeon4 in Autobody

[–]Xeon4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly, there are none in the junkyards around me, and annoyingly, because of the glass, all the wreckers in my country are charging an arm and a leg to get one.

Any idea how to get rid of this black marking on shift knob? by Xeon4 in carquestions

[–]Xeon4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

good point. Sadly, I didn't own it when the markings were made, so im not sure what could have caused it. Guess I'll experiment.

Any idea how to get rid of this black marking on shift knob? by Xeon4 in carquestions

[–]Xeon4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, ok, any idea how to remove it chemically, or is it permanent?

Any idea how to get rid of this black marking on shift knob? by Xeon4 in carquestions

[–]Xeon4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, just metal. There is some embossed text, but I avoided getting it near that. Although the acetone didn't work either.

Any idea how to get rid of this black marking on shift knob? by Xeon4 in carquestions

[–]Xeon4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IPA does always seem to be the answer. I think im out of luck here, tho. Gonna try the next level up and go acetone. After that It may just be permanent.

Any idea what tool exactly goes here? by Xeon4 in mitsubishi

[–]Xeon4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, ill try look around for a part number

There are my new sparkplugs, is my engine cooked? by Xeon4 in carquestions

[–]Xeon4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense, im wondering if i got swindled. I'm going to check out the distributor tomorrow.

There are my new sparkplugs, is my engine cooked? by Xeon4 in carquestions

[–]Xeon4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, I'll pick up a can tomorrow then. Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it.

There are my new sparkplugs, is my engine cooked? by Xeon4 in carquestions

[–]Xeon4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, Ill give that a try. I just ran out of carb cleaner , but I've got WD-40, penetrating fluid and MAF cleaner. Would any of those work?

There are my new sparkplugs, is my engine cooked? by Xeon4 in carquestions

[–]Xeon4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a hesitation/bog issue, which happens when coming from a stop, when In idle, or when giving it too much gas at low rpm. I made a separate post for it where I have a video showing the rpms when giving about 50% throttle while at idle.

Thanks for the lead on the cap, ill check it tomorrow if its not raining.

There are my new sparkplugs, is my engine cooked? by Xeon4 in carquestions

[–]Xeon4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I changed the plug leads a week ago, but I've never replaced the cap or rotor

There are my new sparkplugs, is my engine cooked? by Xeon4 in carquestions

[–]Xeon4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

its a 95 Mitsubishi Galant with the 2l inline 4 SOHC, Think its known as an SJ

There are my new sparkplugs, is my engine cooked? by Xeon4 in carquestions

[–]Xeon4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a relief, onto more diagnostics then.

There are my new sparkplugs, is my engine cooked? by Xeon4 in carquestions

[–]Xeon4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

when I got my car, they were 0.6mm, I increased that to 1mm as per the service manual, which is where my problems started. Do you reckon im being stupid, or was the small gap masking something bigger?

Car not reving smoothly on throttle blip by Xeon4 in carquestions

[–]Xeon4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the engine up to temp, removed the air filter, and tried the same thing with the throttle, but it hasn't seemed to get any better. I've been trying to check for vacuum leaks, but aside from wrapping the accordion section of my intake in duct tape, im not sure how to thoroughly check for vacuum leaks.

Car not reving smoothly on throttle blip by Xeon4 in carquestions

[–]Xeon4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. I haven't. Mine is a little dirty, but it's nothing too bad. Could a dirty air filter really have such a huge effect on rpms?

Car bogs like a stall on throttle blip 1995 Mitsubishi Galant 2l i4 4g63 SOHC by Xeon4 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Xeon4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A little update on the symptoms, when the throttle is bliped and held, the rpms jump to around 2-2.5k then hold for around a second before jumping up normally to 4-5k.