redta99

Before I say anything, this is a dumb *** alert, I'm already beating myself up over this so take it easy. I did a couple runs against a GTO last night, on the final run I made the 2-3 shift, then instead of the 3-4 I went 3-2. It has a horrible misfire, no ticking or knocking (or so it sounds like anyways), under medium to wot it seems to clear up and instead of the ses light flahsing it stays on solid.

I hooked up a scanner, all it shows is a random misfire code 2x and a secondary air code (I've been having this code). I started it this morning, after a minute or two running, the fuel gauge drops below e, the rpm gauge drops all the way, I have oil psi and temp gauge works, every light on the dash is on while running except for the oil light. Does it sound more electrical than mechanical? Marcus (SSkillZ) looked at it last night, we didn't hear any ticking or knocking, this ****** blows, wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't my daily. Any advice etc is appreciated, I'm already kind of expecting the worse but kind of have hope.

redta99

Just realized this is the susp thread, could a mod please move this to where it needs to be, thanks

99Bluz28

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Sound electrical to me.
Check to see if you busted you battery tray mount, if you did it could caused a short. Also check for loose connector/s on/around the engine; vacuum and electrical.

redta99

would this cause the mis as well?

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

Possibly, but I'm not 100% sure.

O2Form

pull the valve covers and check the valve action and push rods.

rwb

If you went from 3 to 2 then check your push rods, you probably bent a few.

redta99

All my fuses checked out fine, would I be hearing any type of noise if I had a bent pushrod? At med and wot, the ses light stops flashing (stays on though), and it feels like the misfire clears up. I've been told thats a pretty good indication that its an o2 sensor, not sure if that holds any truth.

rwb

If you bent your push rods just slightly they wouldn't make any noise, but they also wouldn't allow your valves to open enough to let in the right amount of fuel or air. O2 sensors are easy to replace, try that first if you think that is your problem.

redta99

Well I hate to say it, We got rid of the car today for a 2011 Equinox, been needing a bigger family car anyhow. Maybe I'll get a new camaro in a couple years

myk

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Well...that's one way of fixing it...