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Title: 2.8 problem
Post by: lsixtyseven on August 24, 2007, 07:12:21 pm
My 2.8 won't rev above 4000 rpm under load, but will in neutral, anyone have any ideas? Tried going up a steep hill today almost didn't make it.


Title: Re: 2.8 problem
Post by: c-l on August 24, 2007, 07:24:37 pm
Hey Tibs,

Mine did that a few times in the last 20 years. It starts like that and quickly gets worst. Both times, the problem was traced back to a clogging catalytic converter. Easy test - open up your exhaust past the Y pipe, put on a good set of hearing protector and go for a ride. If you can go over 4000 rpm... I'd take a good look at that cat !


Title: Re: 2.8 problem
Post by: FieroBUZZ on August 24, 2007, 07:30:34 pm
Or hit the cat from underneath to see if it rattles.  If it's fairly old, it wouldn't hurt to change it.  No more etesting so I guess you could hollow it out if you wanted.


Title: Re: 2.8 problem
Post by: lsixtyseven on August 24, 2007, 07:37:24 pm
I'm going take a look at the cat, i hate cats.  ;D


Title: Re: 2.8 problem
Post by: lsixtyseven on August 24, 2007, 07:42:09 pm
Does anyone know the size of the exhaust pipe?


Title: Re: 2.8 problem
Post by: dguy on August 24, 2007, 09:45:06 pm
1 7/8" inside diameter.


Title: Re: 2.8 problem
Post by: lsixtyseven on August 25, 2007, 05:13:27 pm
Well it seems that the cat was the culprit, the car never ran so good and loud. O0