

| Subject: | Re: Help |
| From: | Doktor Tim |
| Date: | Thu, 2 Dec 1999 17:43:21 -0800 |
At 03:29 PM 12/02/1999 -0500, you wrote: > Charlie, Your symptoms can be caused by several things, but is very typical of exhaust back pressure problems. The matrix in the catalytic converter can come loose and shake to the point of causing a restriction. The baffels in the mufflers can rust loose and cause this as well. Try wrapping on them with a soft faced hammer or the heal of your hand to see if you hear anything rattling inside. Low fuel pressure can cause very similar symptoms, either from a weak pump or clogged filter. Low spark energy from old ignition components can cause similar problems. A clogged air filter is also a possable. Check your maintenance history to determine if anything is long overdue for replacement. Regardless, an inspection of these basic is in order if a quick rapping of the exhaust suggests no problem there. Let us know what it is when you find it. Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
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