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Originally Posted by Izento
Coil packs can get pretty bad for the CA18. Gotta remember that this engine is 30 years old. I had one of my coils giving weak spark, replaced it and the hesitation was gone.
Also, I currently have a bad FPR in mine, so that's going to get replaced since it's running rich, but just remember to keep that in mind if you have rich issues when you install that new pump.
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I'll have to look into the coil packs, although when I changed the plugs they seemed fine. My hesitation is only at temperature so I'm not sure if it could be something electrical. Will also try some tests on my FPR, didn't think of it
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Originally Posted by brndck
how old is the fuel in the tank? If the car was sitting for a long time, drain the tank, inspect for rust in the tank. Also change the fuel filter. Not a bad idea to have the injectors cleaned. If these things don't clear up the misfire, you'll have to start doing tests like compression test, leakdown test, etc.
Also, yes you can just remove the AC belt and it will disable the AC system, sounds like the compressor needs to be replaced. Hopefully it didn't frag. If it did, the entire AC system will need to be cleaned out before it can be put back in service.
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It's probably gone through at least a tank of gas since it came to the US, but I'll see when I replace the fuel pump. I already have a fuel filter, got it before wanting to change the pump but thought it would be better to do both at the same time
I'm gonna try taking the AC belt off soon, but I want to drive around a bit before since I just changed my engine oil. I have no idea if the compressor fragged, I was running it almost full blast for about an hour on the highway until the oil leaked out of it. I usually don't like using AC but I had other people in the car.
(a side note) I changed the oil and used a new washer from the dealership and the plug isn't flush with the pan, I tried looking it up but couldn't find anything so I'm assuming this is normal. Oil isn't leaking, at least it isn't now. The plug is pretty tight but my torque wrenches suck so I don't use them much.