'02 Magnum engine low on power
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supertrick_05
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'02 Magnum engine low on power
Just picked up an '02 ACR with 200k miles from a few friends of mine last weekend. It is definitely low on power, so the first thing I checked was the spark plugs. Fine, until I dropped one and wrecked it so I went to the store and got some NGK replacements. I did a compression check and they all were at around 210. That's fantastic compression! Didn't know the history of the car so I replaced the coil and wires. Still horrible power. I'm starting to wonder if the MTV actuator on the intake manifold is stuck or faulty? I'm going to order a gasket set and remove the intake manifold and check the actuator. Trying to think what else it could be...
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2002 Dodge Neon ACR - Needs LOTS of love, but I'm gonna slowly get her to where she deserves to be
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Re: '02 Magnum engine low on power
Maybe it has a shit load of carbon build up, and the knock sensor is pulling spark timing? That compression seems maybe a bit too high for a stock engine with 200,000 miles.
If the valve seals are leaking oil into the exhaust, the ports might be carboned up, restricting flow too.
If the valve seals are leaking oil into the exhaust, the ports might be carboned up, restricting flow too.
Bill
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