Engine loss of power at 4K RPMs after Motor Reinstall. (MJP)

Maurice Hilarius maurice@harddata.com
Fri, 28 Feb 2003 00:56:56 -0600


Where you stated:
>I had a #3 Rod bearing go bad a few months back on my SE-R.  I pulled
>the motor, replaced the Rod and Main bearings, new wrist pins on the
>pistions along with rings, and a new gasket kit.

>I put it all back together, it starts beautiful, idles nice and grandma
>driving is good.  But if I want to jump into traffic, it looses power
>at about 4000 RPM's, but if I grandma drive, I can get up to speed ok.

>Any suggestions or questions to process a diagnosis?

Check your catalytic converter?
Sounds like the classic symptoms of a plugged exhaust

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