Uncle Don Clark

FYI, King, I know...lol. I was directed here by someone from the "old school" group because he misread the type of car I was posting. I also have this posted under Old Generation but have had only one response. And that was from the fellow who sent me to the New Gen board by mistake...lol Guess it's a good thing I was sent here. Everyone has been so helpful. Now, getting back to the topic at hand, you are correct. Fine cold; bad hot. I'll check into the coil. I know right where that is and can easily replace it. Not too costly. Thanks for your input!

What does that look like and where would it be located?

Ok, I cleaned the MAF and replaced the air filter. Drove it for about 20 miles and the problem started again. Seems that it occurs when I go for a quick acceleration. If I let off the gas and ease the accelerator it does just fine. I'll be trying to locate and read the ECU this weekend. Something's gotta surface!

Looks like it's easy enough to identify. What's the process for cleaning it? This part, with core exchange, costs close to $200. If I can fix it without replacing it, it would go a lot easier on my unemployment check.

One of the mechanics I talked to also suggested the MAF. On a list of codes and what they mean an Air Flow Meter is mentioned. Is that the MAF? Where exactly is it located and how does one go about cleaning it?

Do a search where?

As a matter of fact I do. The person I bought the car from said the light comes on but her mechanic told her there was a short that causes it to come on for no reason. After talking to her about the problem with the rpms, she said that happened once after filling with bad gas but no problems since. I believe, in retrospect, that she's full of it and knew about this problem. The other problem with the light is that any mechanic I talk to says the car is too old to for their systems to identify codes.

Having trouble with my 90 Loyale. 1.8 not a turbo. Runs fine for a while then, as I accelerate to 3000 rpm to shift, the rpm drops and I have to slow down for the engine to catch up with itself. Occasionally, in neutral on the 5spd, I can depress the accelerator and the engine will rev to 3000 and drop repeatedly at precise intervals. I just bought this thing two days ago. I changed the fuel filter immediately, filled the tank with premium and a bottle of Gumout water treatment. Still does it. Anyone?

Having trouble with my 90 Loyale. 1.8 not a turbo. Runs fine for a while then, as I accelerate to 3000 rpm to shift, the rpm drops and I have to slow down for the engine to catch up with itself. Occasionally, in neutral on the 5spd, I can depress the accelerator and the engine will rev to 3000 and drop repeatedly at precise intervals. I just bought this thing two days ago. I changed the fuel filter immediately, filled the tank with premium and a bottle of Gumout water treatment. Still does it. Anyone?

Having similar trouble with my 90 Loyale. Runs fine for a while then, as I accelerate to 3000 rpm to shift, the rpm drops and I have to slow down for the engine to catch up with itself. Occasionally, in neutral on the 5spd, I can depress the accelerator and the engine will rev to 3000 and drop repeatedly at precise intervals. I just bought this thing two days ago. I changed the fuel filter immediately, filled the tank with premium and a bottle of Gumout water treatment. Still does it. Anyone?