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Mar 3, 2008 | 03:28 AM

rodneyk

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Possible ignition problem

I was wondering if anyone could help me with this. Recently my car has been acting strange at certain rpm's

At around 2100, it loses power and I get this weird sound from my exhaust that sounds like slight backfiring when you let off and get back on the gas on a turbo car. It does this at around 2100 - 2200 and 2400 - 2500, then the rest of the revband feels pretty normal.

Are my plugs the culprit? I think they have quite a few km's on them. Help pls!

Mar 3, 2008 | 07:31 AM

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Does it sound like metal rattling around in a metal box or something? Might be the Catalytic converter if so.

Mar 3, 2008 | 09:43 AM

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nope no metal rattling sound at all

sigh so many problems with the damn thing lately

Mar 3, 2008 | 10:48 AM

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Does it sound like metal rattling around in a metal box or something? Might be the Catalytic converter if so.

I have that rattling sound. U sure its the cat going bad or if its just the heatshield around the cat? Any quick fixes and/or cheap alternatives to fix that rattling problem? I was thinking of trying to retighten the heatshield or remove it completely.

Mar 3, 2008 | 10:53 AM

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^^ retighten the bolts. Do not remove it unless you want a heat heater year-round

Mar 3, 2008 | 11:01 AM

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^^ lol hmmmm i like the smell of roasted buns

Mar 4, 2008 | 05:44 PM

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anyone else?

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Mar 4, 2008 | 10:09 PM

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Yes, its especially noticeable on hills and 3rd gear pulls from 80 km/h to pass someone on the highway.

I guess I'll be getting some new plugs after work. Thank you!