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mowoc · #6 07-14-2009, 12:45 AM

Thanks all for the responses.

Once I got a little better understanding I was able to peruse the DIY a bit and figure out some stuff.

I am going to try the old italian tune up on the injectors to see how that works. I did have a problem eariler where the ALDA got all sooted up and was not working correctly. I think that may have caused some build up as I ran it a bit like that before someone here pointed me in the right direction. From my reading that type of build up can cause the car to smoke a bit.

As for the GP's, I don't know. I found a reciept for a reputable indy that had both Injectors and GP's out for testing at 146k (I have 181k now). They indicated they were both fine for whatever that is worth.

I also have a block heater, so I really don't rely on the GP's in the winter. I have noticed hard starting sometimes but I don't know if that is all GP related or perhaps a zealous operator.

On the bright side they also did a compression test. It indicated 300 straight across. From my reading that is good. I would kind of expect that given these engines and the fact that this car was pretty well cared for.

I will continue to fuddle my way through this stuff as I really like it. It is sometimes difficult to tell the difference between opinion and fact on this board. There are some fun discussions that I don't really follow as I am no where near as technical although I do understand most of the basics.

Y'all sure do know these cars.