m0sh_man Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 the previous owner changed the timing belt himself, and the car runs like dog crap now, I have a feeling he has a cam or two off time, the car starts up first crank but idles at 2500 RPM, it has a severe hesitation when given gas and has absolutly no power! Maybe 20-30HP all cylinders appear to be working it just has no power and idles real real high. the car needs a front bumper and a couple other things, but otherwise its a real nice GTP and i wanted to save it before he had it crushed or something. I always wanted a z34 or a grand prix 3.4L DOHC 5 speed its even got front/rear buckets. Anyone have any ideas on if the car would still run if a cam or two are off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox340 Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Anyone have any ideas on if the car would still run if a cam or two are off? Crappy. Extremely crappy. The timing of the DOHC is extremely important for power and wear-&-tear. You can set the timing yourself; ask around here, Vegeta should still have them. Or you can trust you local mechanic / engine builder to deal with it. But before ripping into it, make sure that's the cause and not all factor contributing to a poor running motor. The high idle is most like due to a cracked Intake Manifold Gasket. Shoot some aerosal brake cleaner or thottle body cleaner around the gasket. If the RPM's spike either way or the car sputters, you've got a leak. - Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dykz34 Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 http://www.60degreev6.com/index.php?p=sections&sid=8 Read the sections on the timing belt for info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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