netbret Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Help...today my Sol started hesitating upon acceleration. This happens through any gear (5spd) but idles fine. Didn't put any new gas in the tank or changed anything recently. I didn't start troubleshooting yet but I'm thinking that with 150K on the engine it could be anything from the fuel filter to the cat converter. Any ideas?? Also I did notice a smell out the exhaust when gassing it in the driveway but nothing like a rotten egg smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkillsya Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 list any mods and any new mods?? what have you changed?.... even the smallest thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 could be a bunch of things, fuel filter, fuel pump, clogged exahust, even an air filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkillsya Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I want the last post!!!! so ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netbret Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 The only recent thing that comes to mind was a tune up about 25K ago (cap, rotor, and plugs). The motor is completely stock (1.5L) and the air filter looks OK. Also the exhaust was replaced from the cat converter back to the tailpipe. Still running on the original timing belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkillsya Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 well that may be it.(timing belt) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 original timing belt? are you sure, because youre supposed to replace those between 80-100k. so i would definitely do that right away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netbret Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Wouldn't you think that if a timing belt went out that the engine wouldn't run at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkillsya Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 it depends may it is just streching enough to make the cam be not where they should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netbret Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Thanks for the tip...I'll go ahead and get that checked out. I would figure that something like that must be a pain to replace on your own. I'll keep you posted once I get this done or if something else fixes the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkillsya Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 if you have some basic knowledge of car and own some tools it would be a good weekend project to take you time on and may do some other things you need/want as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netbret Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'm familiar with the basic process of replacing it up to the point the the position of the #1 cyl. being at "top dead center". Does that mean that the cyl #1 needs to be at the top position closest to the plug? Also not sure about keeping the camshaft in the proper position without damaging or bending the valves. Does the cam get "locked in" when the #1 cyl is in the proper position? I know that one slight error and a simple job can turn out running some major $$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkillsya Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 yes.... TDC (top dead center) is when cyl #1 is at the peak of its travel up. the best way to determin this is with a straw... a long one... like the kind you get at the gas station fountian drinks. take out all your sparkplugs... this will make the enigne easer to turn over. put the straw throu the spark plug hole so it will rest ontop of the #1 piston. then you will need a socket to fit you crankshaft to turn it with a breaker bar untill the staw stops moving up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netbret Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 So does it matter if (TDC) is on the compression or exhaust stroke? If so, how do you tell or does it matter? Also once TDC is achieved, and all items are removed to get to the belt, is it just a matter of releasing the tension from the belt tensioner to swap out the belt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkillsya Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 it does not matter. when you take off the timing belt you need to make sure you put the cam gear(s) back in the same position. you will want to get everything in postion after you have taken off all the covers and are ready to take the belt off. when you do take the belt off the cam(s) will move alittle bit but dont worry! when you put the belt back on make sure the cam gears are turned back to where they started. Most cam gears have a little hash line on both of them to point somewhere (like most I have messed with they point straight up and are supposted to match up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netbret Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Thanks for the insight and I'll attempt this during the week and keep you posted. I figured that I'd rather just park it until this get done just in case I might cause other damage to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkillsya Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 good idea. email me if you need furthure help. I will pm you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netbret Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Thanks!! Got the pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netbret Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 Wanted to give an update on my problem. After checking a couple of basic things I found that the spark plugs were pretty worn out. So I went ahead and did a full tune up (cap, rotor, plugs, wires, and air filter). I realized it's been about 4 years since my last one after finding an old receipt. She fired right up and runs PERFECTLY! I'm still planning on going for the timing belt but at least this bought me some time until I get to the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 thats good to hear. but definitely get that timing belt done, because if that goes, your motor is shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkillsya Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 good to hear! tune ups are important Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiemsnox Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 thats good to hear. but definitely get that timing belt done, because if that goes, your motor is shot i can stress this enough CHANGE YOUR WATER PUMP TOO!!!!!!!!!!! only a few months after i had bought my del sol, it wasnt the timing belt that failed, it was the water pump that seized up, shredding my timing belt and bending valves after timing got off.. make sure you change both!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 ^ yes thats very true. the water pump is right there when you change the timing belt so it is good to do them both at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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