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Old April 13th 06, 10:31 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
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greasemonkey19 wrote:
> i have a 99 mitsubishi eclipse 2.0 dohc non turbo. i have a problem
> with just driving the thing. it idles roughly and when u try
> accelerating the RPM's go up very slowly and there is a popping sound
> coming out the intake. also upon acceleration the car stutters as if it
> wants to go but something is stopping it.i put it on a gas analyzer and
> the HC's were as high as 5000. im suspecting either a stuck closed
> exhaust valve or a stuck open intake valve. or possibly just worn
> cam-lobes. tomorrow in ill do a CLT and ill find out whats happening
> inside there but if anybody has any ideas of freeing up stuck valves
> please let me know ill appreciate it


I imagine the check engine light is on.. what are the codes?.. it
sounds like it could even be ignition related..

Jim

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