Sunday, August 8, 2010

Clean Engine

I pushed the car outside and De-greased and Cleaned EngineThe engine doesn’t look all that much better, but let's see if it helps eliminate some of the "smoking".   I turned the key and listened for Fuel Pump, it sounded OK.  I started engine.  I used 1st, 2nd and reverse gear as I drove it around the yard (not on a street yet).  The Clutch and Slave Cylinder appear to be doing fine.  Smoke started again from engine compartment, shut off motor after driving in reverse from outside cleaning to the garage.  I checked the Absorption Canister leaks, and it appears the hose tape repair did the job. (no leaking).  Cleaned trunk, repaired the trunck latch, and removed broken plates and lights from the rear of the car.  Noticed 2 broken hoses that connect to the Vapor Separator in the trunk, will replace.  Also need to replace the hose attached to the Expansion Tank for the radiator.  I ran the car several times for several minutes to heat it up.  I wanted to check the cooling fans.  Both are working, one might be running slow, but they keep engine at mid range temperature.  The "smoking" from the engine compartment appears to be decreasing.

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