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corndoggydogg · 08-25-2014, 11:43 AM

Thank you all so much. I really appreciate the thoughtful responses to my post. I really appreciate it.

Checked and replaced all fluids this weekend. PS fluid was bone dry.

Also changed the plugs, thoroughly sprayed the carb with cleaner, and replaced PCV valve. Degreased the entire undercarriage and under the hood.

In hindsight, I probably should have done these 1 at a time, because now, the vehicle sputters out once I put it in gear. It ran well my first few trips around the block. But after about 5 mniutes of driving, the problem started. Hoping the carb just needs adjustment? The old plugs I pulled out looked pretty rough, so I can't imagine the new platinum plugs are the problem. But maybe that plays into the problem somehow (too much spark)? Anyone have any similar issues like this in the past?

08-25-2014, 11:43 AM	#11
corndoggydogg Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 83	Re: Where should I begin????? Thank you all so much. I really appreciate the thoughtful responses to my post. I really appreciate it. Checked and replaced all fluids this weekend. PS fluid was bone dry. Also changed the plugs, thoroughly sprayed the carb with cleaner, and replaced PCV valve. Degreased the entire undercarriage and under the hood. In hindsight, I probably should have done these 1 at a time, because now, the vehicle sputters out once I put it in gear. It ran well my first few trips around the block. But after about 5 mniutes of driving, the problem started. Hoping the carb just needs adjustment? The old plugs I pulled out looked pretty rough, so I can't imagine the new platinum plugs are the problem. But maybe that plays into the problem somehow (too much spark)? Anyone have any similar issues like this in the past?