cloudbrk Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Hey guys...I have come to the Subaru Repair Geniuses once again with hopes that you all can get me out of yet another bind. 93 Loyale 2wd When I come to a stop sometimes, the car starts bucking and coughing and eventually cuts off. Sometimes it starts up sometimes it putters when I start it, and sometimes it works fine. I have checked all the connections on the distributor and everything looks fine. I do notice a smell of fuel like it is running really rich. Does this sound to you like a vacuum leak of some sort? Maybe that crazy boot that is at the top of the intake? There is a ton of tape on it from the last owner, but I dont see or hear any leaks there. Would love to hear your ideas and suggestions as to what I should look at next. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 that boot could very well be affecting it. If there is a leak in it then the MAF will be thrown off causing all sorts of problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudbrk Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Anyone know where I can score another one. ASide from the dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill90Loyale Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Anyone know where I can score another one. ASide from the dealer? Junkyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudbrk Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Well...I think that I figured out the problem. The coil and coil wire have gone bad. I had someone press the gas while I was looking under the car and I got shocked! That made me think.... I looked at the coil and had them do it again...sure enough, there were sparks coming from under the boot to the coil bracket. The coil terminal has a crack in it. I have ordered a coil and a new set of wires....I am 98% sure this is the problem. It all has to do with the path of least resistance. I will let you know tomorrow when I install the coil and the wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudbrk Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 For anyone that is interested, that was my problem. Now the car runs fine and has a lot more pep too! I have also noticed gas mileage has gone up! Thanks again for your ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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