Re: Exhaust & engine problems?

[Mark Mages <mmages@gie.com>]

Ok, I found out what the low end chugging was from (don't ask), but I am
still curious how a bad / leaking exhaust will adversley affect engine
performance... is it just a matter of obstructed airflow?

Thanks for your time
Mark

Mark Mages wrote:

> Ok, here is another of the multitude of questions I have for the group
>
> Pt.1 I am having problems with my engine / exhaust, and I think they
> might be related.
> When I let off the gas and keep the car in gear, I get a <pbbbllaatt
> pbbbllaatt pbbbllaatt > sort of sound (love the sound effex doncha?) but
> if I take it out of gear and let off the gas, no noise... exhaust
> problem right?
> Pt. 2 This just started recently - when I accelerate, unless I rev it
> rreal high (3.5k rpm) when letting off the clutch, it bucks on me...
> I have replaced the plugs/wires/ox sensor/fuel filter within the last 3
> weeks, so it isn;t any of those.
>
> I think the 2 are interrelated, but I don;t know enough about the
> machinations of the exhaust/engine relationsship to go any farther....
>
> Seeking enlightenment
>
> Mark
> 84 8v
> new axle, springs, shocks, struts and a whole bunch of other shit
> and a moderately empty wallet




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