Actually tried to start the engine today, to try and get the car at least part way to the house, but no luck. Appear to have a problem in the cylinder head, because I am not getting adequate suction through the intake manifold,but but good compression and suction on cylinders 1 and 2 (got dark before I could test 3 and 4). I am also still getting discoloration in the gas from the fuel tank after flushing and draining it twice.
Question 1; Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get all the mystery material causing the discoloration in the gas out of the gas tank? I already added a second inline fuel filter for good measure.
Question 2; Any ideas that don't involve pulling the head off to fix the lack of suction at the intake manifold, (already replaced the timing belt and tensioner)?
thanks
1) If flushing the tank with gas is working, that may be the easiest method. From what I have read, acetone is suppose to work in cleaning out a gas tank with minor deposits. This involves removing the tank. If it is really bad, some acid and a resealer should work. See: http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=382&itemType=PRODUCT
2) If you have good compression in all cylinders and no suction, the only thing that comes to mind is that the exhaust system is plugged, i.e. rust, catalytic converter, wasp nest. To make sure this is not the problem, partially disconnect the down pipe from the exhaust header. A 1/4" gap should be more than enough to test this theory.
Zolorg,
I agree with the catalytic converter thing, it might be plugged. But as far as the fuel tank is concerned I,d try something a little easier then acetone. There is a little sock in there that the acetone might eat away. Yes, A fuel filter is good but most of the deposots will collect on the sock first. But is does take them a little while to collect. I would blow some air back into the fuel line going to the tank (just gently till you hear some bubbling through the filling spout) and try to start it. It should run long enough to get it to the house. If this is the case then you are ok. As far as a tank freindly solvent I would use alcohol...200 proof grain alcohol like EverClear. It is available at the liquer store if you don't have access to ethenol in your area. There are 2 deposits I would look for....varnish and rust. The alcohol will take care of the varnish over time but the rust needs to be just plane removed.
High_Horse
A little off topic but you can use strong alcohol to remove tar stains from the inside of your car....I clean all my windows with it...I'm not a drinker thow,:(
Frank
Thanks for the help, totally forgot to check the exhaust system. Guess I will go wash the blonde out of my hair now and go get some alcohol for the gas tank or the mechanic perhaps.