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Old 08-18-2002, 03:47 PM
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Re: whats wrong with my car???!!!!!

Check the fuel pressure in the fuel rail if you have the proper meter to do so.

Or just buy a new fuel pressure regulator. That can have a big impact on your richness. My car ran really rich, not just a little, and the regulator was the problem. The O2 sensor has a slight adjustment on fuel richness.

Also, it may be that part of the head gasket is broken, allowing fuel into a couple cylinders, or as you said, the valve guides may be worn (usually on a high milage car or one that did not get frequent oil changes).

Also, a new head temp sensor has a big effect on how the fuel is put in.Those usually don't go bad, and they cost $50 new!

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