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by Berry
Tue May 14, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: oil fouled spark plug
Replies: 5
Views: 3324

Re: oil fouled spark plug

I see the reason of the oily spark plug and bad piston rings and/or bad valve seals is maybe a bad pcv-valve.

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EDIT I didnt change the pcv yet but Im working on it. First I have to find out which parts I need to buy. Intake gasket and PCV...
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by Berry
Tue May 14, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: oil fouled spark plug
Replies: 5
Views: 3324

oil fouled spark plug

hello I need your help four days ago I changed all spark plugs. one of these was oil fouled in cylinder no 5 on the driverside the nearest to the driver. chilton says that this indicates worn piston rings and/or bad valve seals. what are your experiences with oily spark plugs? is there maybe a relat...
by Berry
Tue May 14, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: engine stuttering
Replies: 36
Views: 15205

Re: engine stuttering

eric I unplugged the tcc. the engine is still vibrating when idling @700 RPM and its getting stronger. maybe a kind of vacuum problem?
my mechanic said that there could also be a problem with the compression.
what should I do next?
by Berry
Sun May 12, 2013 5:35 pm
Forum: Intakes
Topic: oil in the intake
Replies: 16
Views: 18025

Re: oil in the intake

Money pit Beretta wrote:Hey Berry be careful, that hose that goes to the PCV valve may break off. The one on my 90GT did, all the years of heat an oil made it weak. You will have to take off the upper intake to replace it.
if I open the upper intake is there a gasket I should change?
by Berry
Sat May 11, 2013 6:02 am
Forum: Intakes
Topic: oil in the intake
Replies: 16
Views: 18025

Re: oil in the intake

I made this shot yesterday
@ pit: 1000 miles one way.
@ koots: you should really come to spain! and switzerland
@ weba: how many miles has your engine?
by Berry
Fri May 10, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: Intakes
Topic: oil in the intake
Replies: 16
Views: 18025

Re: oil in the intake

thank you so much for your fast replies guys
I'ill have a look at the PCV when I'm back from my roadtrip from spain
by Berry
Fri May 10, 2013 11:43 am
Forum: Intakes
Topic: oil in the intake
Replies: 16
Views: 18025

oil in the intake

I' ve got several times oil (a spoon full) in my intake, but the air filter is still clean.
what could be the problem? a broken gasket or what?

your help is appreciated!
by Berry
Fri May 10, 2013 11:21 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: TRANSMISSION SWAP
Replies: 21
Views: 6177

Re: TRANSMISSION SWAP

hey michi
thats a great idea! but let me think about it.
I need some time.
by Berry
Fri May 03, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: TRANSMISSION SWAP
Replies: 21
Views: 6177

Re: TRANSMISSION SWAP

thats great!! please keep me up to date about this!!
thanks!!
by Berry
Fri May 03, 2013 1:21 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: TRANSMISSION SWAP
Replies: 21
Views: 6177

Re: TRANSMISSION SWAP

is it a big thing to swap the trans with this one?
by Berry
Fri May 03, 2013 1:01 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: TRANSMISSION SWAP
Replies: 21
Views: 6177

Re: TRANSMISSION SWAP

are you talking about the 440-t4 from the years 1985-1989?

ronaconda wrote:Non-e 4t60...it is non-electronic and will add a fourth gear...
by Berry
Thu May 02, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: TRANSMISSION SWAP
Replies: 21
Views: 6177

Re: TRANSMISSION SWAP

anyway, thanks for your answers guys!!
by Berry
Mon Apr 29, 2013 4:04 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: TRANSMISSION SWAP
Replies: 21
Views: 6177

Re: TRANSMISSION SWAP

I like manuals too, but in the traffic jam it's a pain in the ass. anyway, maybe I should forget my automatic-swap-project and look for a second retta with manual
by Berry
Mon Apr 29, 2013 3:28 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: TRANSMISSION SWAP
Replies: 21
Views: 6177

Re: TRANSMISSION SWAP

A kind of autocorrecting view :D
by Berry
Mon Apr 29, 2013 10:44 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: TRANSMISSION SWAP
Replies: 21
Views: 6177

Re: TRANSMISSION SWAP

maybe I should rather swap the platform (from L to epsilon or so) than to swap the trans ;)