I have come to the realization that if i do not fix this car and get it running reliably, I have to get rid of it. that is a tough decision having owned it for over 20 years, but I do not have the money, time, or skill set to swap out the 3.8 for a 5.0.
It was running fine and then I decided to check the codes to see if it could tell me about a small lingering problem. I must have upset it because it started running like it was 180 degrees out in timing, not idling at all, running completely rich and just horrible. So it sat for a few months. i finally went out and bought a plug in code reader, charged up the battery and got it started...still running like hell.
i ran it long enough to warm it up for the KOEO testing. plugged in the reader and turned the key on. nothing.....no codes at all. Thought I did something wrong so I cleared out the reader. I started the car up again (just in case I messed up and cleared all the codes from the cars computer0 ran it until I saw the temp gauge move on up 9running like warmed over dog poop) and initiated the test again. Nada....nothing...no codes just a big "00" on the reader.
As i have said before, I love this car, i have owned it for a LONG time, but I just cannot justify keeping it unless I can get it running.
Please help....any ideas at all.
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