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Old 06-06-2001, 12:06 AM
opossum opossum is offline
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sorry all,
it seems as some info got cut off when I originally posted. it's the 2.6 190e that is knocking. it does it under load and is worse when it's warmed up. it seems worst when the temp outside is 90+. I always use 91 octane chevron. I tried other brands and it was often hard to start even though it was premium octane. My plugs get a weird build up on them if that is any indication..like a black puffy ash. not the standard oily carbon from being too rich. I installed cooler plugs (bosch supers) and it helped a little. both the 190 and the 250 are fuel injected and have not had any work done recently save an a/c compressor. thanks for all the response everyone.
darren
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