What's the problem?
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What's the problem?
I've been experiencing what feels like a drag on '97 2.3 w/ 100k.
As background, I've changed out the spark plugs, pcv, o2 sensor, fuel filter and timing belt.
the fuel pressure is fine.
possible causes?
About to head on a cross-country trip and have to get this solved.
Thanks
Drive
As background, I've changed out the spark plugs, pcv, o2 sensor, fuel filter and timing belt.
the fuel pressure is fine.
possible causes?
About to head on a cross-country trip and have to get this solved.
Thanks
Drive
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If the catalytic convertor is plugged, it would cause a drag. This would be most noticable at high speed.
There are places that check the CC for free. I have heard on a local auto talk show that you can remove the O2 sensor and drive it. I have never tried that and don't know if it's safe.
There are places that check the CC for free. I have heard on a local auto talk show that you can remove the O2 sensor and drive it. I have never tried that and don't know if it's safe.
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Hey Delta,
Thanks for the input. I'll have the cc checked asap. I do notice this "drag" while driving on the street, but it's more pronounced on the highway.
774x4: Yep. 0 to 60 in eleven miles.
lol
Drive
Thanks for the input. I'll have the cc checked asap. I do notice this "drag" while driving on the street, but it's more pronounced on the highway.
774x4: Yep. 0 to 60 in eleven miles.
lol
Drive
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You know, after searching around this site, it seems possible but unlikely that my cat would be crap at just 100k.
I'll, of course, still have it checked, but I am wondering if there are some other suggestions you guys might have.
Forgot to add that there was no CEL or codes.
Thanks.
I'll, of course, still have it checked, but I am wondering if there are some other suggestions you guys might have.
Forgot to add that there was no CEL or codes.
Thanks.
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Maybe the brakes are hanging up or dragging. Or the emergency brake? After you drive it a while, get out and feel the wheels to see if they are warm. If a brake is dragging, it can burn your hand so be careful.
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Originally posted by Drive
Just gave it a drive and felt the front brakes (I had the front breaks done three weeks ago) and they were extremely hot. Felt the drums in the rear and they were just warm. hmmm....
Just gave it a drive and felt the front brakes (I had the front breaks done three weeks ago) and they were extremely hot. Felt the drums in the rear and they were just warm. hmmm....
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Well, I took it back to the shop that did the brakes and they say can't find any problems. I've also changed out the spark plug wires, but still have the same problem.
I guess I'll have the cat checked. But it really feels like something in the driveline. Any other suggestions?
Thanks.
Drive
I guess I'll have the cat checked. But it really feels like something in the driveline. Any other suggestions?
Thanks.
Drive
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My truck at 110k, the front left caliper was sticking, the whole truck would drag to one side, then after it got going fast enough it dragged to the other side, and i parked it after driving it one night, and looked, the rotor was GLOWING RED HOT. The guys i took the truck to have the brakes looked at said they couldnt find a problem either. So i took it somewhere else where they replaced the front 2 brake calipers, it was about 80 bucks, after everything. i think about 50 parts, 30 labor. Truck has been driving fine ever since. When your driving your truck, somewhere in an empty parking lot, take it out of gear and see how long it takes you to slow down.