dimzi
New Member
Hey,
Long time lurker here; whenever I google search anything about commodores, I always seem to get led to this forum, so its about time I signed up!
I've been having a slight problem with my 3.8 VS...
About 2 months ago, I went to start her up; she struggled, then I heard a 'pop' and she kicked over, then I noticed smoke coming out from the drivers side of the hood. Quickly turned it off and had a look, and didn't notice anything out of the ordinary.
Called my old man to have a look, and it started up without a hitch (typical!).
Then I noticed it started to run a bit rough, like a cylinder wasn't firing; when idling it sounds like its going to conk out, then the computer kicks in and revs it up a bit, then repeat. Engine visibly rocks more than it used to. Fuel economy has definitely decreased; used to get 400 on a tank, now barely get 350 with increased highway use.
Have tested leads (zap!) and spark plugs, all good. Changed the fuel regulator on advice from distant-relative mechanic, no change. Injector cleaner tried, intake throttle cleaned; pretty much anything cheap and easy I've tried, without effect.
Anyone have any ideas?
Long time lurker here; whenever I google search anything about commodores, I always seem to get led to this forum, so its about time I signed up!
I've been having a slight problem with my 3.8 VS...
About 2 months ago, I went to start her up; she struggled, then I heard a 'pop' and she kicked over, then I noticed smoke coming out from the drivers side of the hood. Quickly turned it off and had a look, and didn't notice anything out of the ordinary.
Called my old man to have a look, and it started up without a hitch (typical!).
Then I noticed it started to run a bit rough, like a cylinder wasn't firing; when idling it sounds like its going to conk out, then the computer kicks in and revs it up a bit, then repeat. Engine visibly rocks more than it used to. Fuel economy has definitely decreased; used to get 400 on a tank, now barely get 350 with increased highway use.
Have tested leads (zap!) and spark plugs, all good. Changed the fuel regulator on advice from distant-relative mechanic, no change. Injector cleaner tried, intake throttle cleaned; pretty much anything cheap and easy I've tried, without effect.
Anyone have any ideas?