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pinging occurs really all the time, but worse under load, going uphill...any gear...oil consumption is ok...cant tell if the pinging is all cylinders as my ears are what they used to be(darn rock'n'roll) was going to look for another maf and temp sensor tomorrow at the pap before worrying about another throttle body...

finally paid

no probs yet but only on for a month now

thanx for the thoughts! and now on to them...codes and light have been reset...timing is right on at 20 degrees..tries to make sure everything is clean according to the codes on the usmb website a code 32 is o2 sensor for an 89 spi......

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ok, still pinging, still have the 32 code, swapped the distributor, sprayed carb cleaner around the manifold--no leaks....decided to unplug egr solenoid as i had found that off one time and put it back on...anyway, after unplugging hose and just letting sit there....nothing, no code, no change in idle...nothing.....i would guess that as a minimum i should get a rougher idle because of the hose being off..... thoughts?

qman would love to...but, only have the disty and the front brake pads...no front rotors or rear disc conversion....

anyone want to guide me through a distributor swap tomorrow in the seattle area? be willing to compensate for your time

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well, i really need the front brakes done, starting my new job next week which more stop and go stuff which means murder on the brakes...they are still squealing/grinding so need someone to take a look quick like and see what the deal is...had two different opinions from shops so now need an experts opinion...thanks to ed i already have the front pads....need this done asap, maybe this coming sunday? willing to go more then pizza and beer

ok, still have the code 32, still pinging, friend of mine in colorado suggested checking the plugs in case i nicked the gap going in, also suggested removing a wire one at a time to see if the idle went rougher or no change...well, the gaps were fine but when i removed either plug wire on the passenger side, 1&3 i believe, there didnt seem to be a change in the idle....somehow that doesnt seem right...is it time to do a compression check?

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used premium chevron/shell/76/texaco....still pinging...

umm, once again i must plead stupidness and would like to ask for a pic

what can i tap into to use the seafoam in my 89 spi? brake booster?

yep, code 32..o2 sensor...havent tried the battery thing yet and ummm,(cough cough) anyone have a pic of the egr tube and valve? i am mechanicly challenged

timing is at 20degrees...advance it more and it gets real loud...less and the ping seems to be better but its a dog then...thermostat stays pretty low all the time, probably around 1/4....

well, disconnected the o2 sensor and big deal...still pings badly....correct heatrange ngk plugs...new wires....premium fuel from either chevron/shell or 76...timing is correct...is it time for seafoam in the gas tank and if so what is the prescribed method?? did a search and there are various ways of doing it...i have an 89 spi wgn....didnt know if i should just put in a few gallons and then a whole can of the stuff....run it dry...then do it again...or fill it up and add a can...blah blah blah....any help would be appreciated as i really am getting concerned about the pinging and with the heat here and a new job starting soon i really dont need car problems..... thanx!

well, disconncected the o2 sensor at the connector, will see how she runs for the next few days...fingers crossed as the premium gas is killing me at $2.63 gal and with my new job starting soon its a 66mile roundtrip.....

want to disconnect that o2 sensor this afternoon...can i just snip and cap the wire or do i have to disconnect at the connection on top of the engine?

have run many tanks of premium from different brands and no change..pinging started when cel came on with a 32 code....

hmm, shall i try and just disconnect the sensor at the top and leave it in the cat and see what happens? car is pinging still real bad and i wouldnt mind a little drop in gas mileage if i can get the ping to go away

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