Hi all,
I'm looking for a little direction on where to look next in my EFI system.
Bit of back ground, the engine has run well ever since I got it, drives nicely, get good economy (well for a Syncro at least). However it has always seemed lacking torque at lower rev's. (comparing to other T3's I've driven). Never thought much of it as it's not stopped me doing anything and all seems well.
Recently it has started to struggle more than usual after starting from hot (as in turned off few minutes prior and re-starting) and the exhaust smell has changed some what.
Over the week end finally got around to checking the Temp sensor. The new spare I had measured at the top end of the tolerance band in the manual, the old one was just outside the band. So the difference was only marginal (checked at 30/60/90degC). So although not perfect, not likely the issue. I had also previously changed the thermostat for one of the lower temp ones (82C), so I changed this back to stock (87C) and installed the new temp sensor.
On the short drive I have done since, it seems back to "normal", but the original issue still remains.
Any thoughts on where to look next?
In tinkering's/services over the last few years have also done the following:
Replace O2 sensor, dissy cap/rotor, plugs, fuel pressure regulator, fuel filter, fuel pump, serviced the injectors.
Have also checked the AFM is in spec (and air temp), CO2 in exhaust is in spec, fuel pressure is in spec, idle and full throttle switches are working fine, idle control valve works fine (bumps up idle with AC and power steering)
Also as a comparison, with the engine at idle, rapidly push the throttle and there is a few seconds lag before the engine responds. It's also slow to come back to idle. If I do the same on my 2WD (auto), there is no hesitation and it comes back to idle much quicker.
I have also put a vacuum gauge on the intake, and all seems OK there, and have not found any vacuum leaks (throttle body, inlet, tapper covers etc)
Anyway, and direction on where to look would be appreciated. I do have down as my next job to do right through the inlet to replace all gaskets etc, so if there are any leaks, this should fix that.
Richard