misfire / shudder
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:25 am
Hello all,
Although I've been reading posts on this site for some time, I've just become a member today. And of course, I'm looking for help. I've a 2000 Safari, 4.3 auto, 210,000 km (130,000 miles). Its misfiring / shuddering. I noticed it about 2 wks ago after a fill up at a station that I don't normally frequent. I thought it was bad gas...added methyl hydrate, then octane boost, then Seafoam in throttle body (hoping to clean any possible injector issue)...nothing...gas line filter (only 8 months old but changed it anyway). I then went in the ignition direction..again, all just 8 months old, but changed dist. cap / rotor button...no change...brought it in for a scan...misfire code, mechanic said my wires are arching (again, 8 months old) but changed them...nothing...coil...no change...plugs...nothing..
cleaned MAF sensor..(engine felt more alive, but still misfiring) feels like timing is off. Smoothens out around 80 km/h (55 mph) but some days its missing pretty bad. Noticed it worse after a heavy rain. Noticed interference on radio after plug change. Engine has small antifreeze leak at intake manifold (1.5 L / year). Is it injectors or ignition? Plugs looked normal, I smelled gas of one.
I appreciate your help.
Thanks
Caper
Although I've been reading posts on this site for some time, I've just become a member today. And of course, I'm looking for help. I've a 2000 Safari, 4.3 auto, 210,000 km (130,000 miles). Its misfiring / shuddering. I noticed it about 2 wks ago after a fill up at a station that I don't normally frequent. I thought it was bad gas...added methyl hydrate, then octane boost, then Seafoam in throttle body (hoping to clean any possible injector issue)...nothing...gas line filter (only 8 months old but changed it anyway). I then went in the ignition direction..again, all just 8 months old, but changed dist. cap / rotor button...no change...brought it in for a scan...misfire code, mechanic said my wires are arching (again, 8 months old) but changed them...nothing...coil...no change...plugs...nothing..
cleaned MAF sensor..(engine felt more alive, but still misfiring) feels like timing is off. Smoothens out around 80 km/h (55 mph) but some days its missing pretty bad. Noticed it worse after a heavy rain. Noticed interference on radio after plug change. Engine has small antifreeze leak at intake manifold (1.5 L / year). Is it injectors or ignition? Plugs looked normal, I smelled gas of one.
I appreciate your help.
Thanks
Caper