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rough idle, hard start, unburned gas smell when warm
Sunday, June 17, 2007 11:47 PM
My 91 Z24 (3.1V6) has recently started having some idling problems. It runs fine cold, but once it gets warmed up, the car has a rough idle accompanied by an unburned gasoline smell. Sometimes the idle is very rough. Also, it is sometimes difficult to start the car when warm, requiring 2-3 cranks. In contrast, it starts easily when cold, never requiring more than one crank.

I have so far removed the Ignition control module and coils and tested them; they check out fine. I've removed the front spark plugs and they look ok.

Can anyone offer suggestions about what to check next? Thanks.

Re: rough idle, hard start, unburned gas smell when warm
Monday, June 18, 2007 3:31 PM
This may sound dumb but how is the air filter? cat?


My car--->http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2569452

Re: rough idle, hard start, unburned gas smell when warm
Monday, June 18, 2007 4:43 PM
Air filter isn't terrible, but I got a new one just in case. I know it's not a clogged cat because I've had one of those before (not on this car) and it's not acting like that.
Re: rough idle, hard start, unburned gas smell when warm
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:35 AM
How are the sparkplug wires? Might check the rear plugs too while you are checking the wires. I dunno how old your current wires are, but if they are the original ones, I would spend the 35 bucks or so for a new set, and replace the plugs anyway for farts and giggles.



Re: rough idle, hard start, unburned gas smell when warm
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 10:30 AM
i have the same problem with my 01 cav.. but for me.. its evap sys...

"Z24 Dustbunny"
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