» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | OMG!OMG! Today 08:53 AM Today 08:53 AM 0 Replies, 151 Views | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 0 Replies, 1,484 Views | | | | | | 08-31-2010, 03:51 AM | #31 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MD/PA/DC Posts: 1,629 | It should pick up, taking the oil cap off creates a vacuum leak, especially if the pcv valve is bad. Again, it really should be replaced. It's pricey, but it'll stop all that oil getting sucked into the intake... not really anything else to check. You really need to get a scanner and look at the sensors real time to diagnose the problem. __________________ No more ti. | | | 08-31-2010, 03:54 AM | #32 | Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 33 | the PCV valve is new | | | 08-31-2010, 03:58 AM | #33 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MD/PA/DC Posts: 1,629 | ah. well, it's pretty much down to checking the sensors. Without knowing what the motor is seeing, not much more I can suggest. __________________ No more ti. | | | 08-31-2010, 09:52 PM | #34 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Norwalk Posts: 14 | seafoam in gas helped alot.. thinking about doing through the intake any suggestions? | | | 09-01-2010, 03:14 AM | #35 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 472 | If the seafoam in the gas helped then it could be several things. First thing is after you have run the gas that has the seafoam I would change your fuel filter since any gunk that was broken lose before the filter can get trapped in it. If you want, fill your tank and run another can for good measure first. It means you could have some crappy gas and needed the higher octane or you just had some blockage. I use to go for the cheaper gas but started running Shell gas and have noticed an inprovement. Around here its the only thing my wifes car will run on. Its a pontiac but I dont judge. I lover her anyway. I would not recommend running the seafoam through the intake. If you feel like you want to run it through the motor then you will need a friend. If you do this you do so of your own free will and im not responsible for anything negative that might occur. Find a nice open area away from neighboors and other cars. When ever I have done this to my cars I always disconnect the hose from the brake booster and have a friend start the car. It will try to stall so he/she will have to feather the gas to keep it running. Place the hose into the seafoam can and let it suck it down. Once done cut car off, reconnect hose, and let it sit for a bit. I usually go 30min to 1 hour. After it has sat start the car and let it run. You will then start to notice a lot of white/gray smoke coming from the exhaust. Dont panic its just the seafoam burning off with the gunk it broke lose. DO NOT drive down the road this way. It may take some time but eventually it will all burn out. If you motor has high miles I would hold off on doing this due to the fact that over time some of the build up actually acts as seals and keeps things from leaking. Your car your choice. | | | 09-01-2010, 05:32 AM | #36 | Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 33 | Would it be a bad idea to use it in the oil as well? | | | 09-01-2010, 10:54 AM | #37 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 472 | I've never run it in my oil so I couldnt tell you. I know that there are some people who have. I feel it would be the same result if you have a high mileage engine when it comes to build up acting as seals. I would google it if I were you and see what you can find out from others before actually doing it. | | | 09-04-2010, 06:44 AM | #38 | Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 33 | New PCV Valve, New O2 sensor, Checked all vacuum lines, new plugs. Cause of the problem? Ignition coil. Problem solved! | | | 09-04-2010, 08:52 PM | #39 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Norwalk Posts: 14 | thanks ill assume maybe thats a good next step for mine as well | | | 09-13-2011, 11:57 PM | #40 | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 16 | Great thread and responses! I've been experiencing similar issues with my 95 ti sport. Gonna explore possible problem points. Thanks! | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |