'94 issues

[Yotarunners]

Hey, I have a couple issues with my '94.

The issues are;
*Having to slam on the gas pedal to go above 35.
*Oil leak(I have narrowed this down to either the oil pan or the rear main seal.)

Any help would do. I am trying to do fix everything myself as paying for labor with a mechanic is ridiculous when I have the capability of doing it myself.

 

[fourwd1]

if you want our help you have to provide some details, like what engine for starters.

 

[Yotarunners]

It's a 3.0L V6, Automatic Transmission. 4x4.

Sorry about that, I was in a hurry.

 

[KalihiHI]

I have 94 pickup 4x4 3.0 that was running very rough and had loss of power, especially under load or up a small hill. I thought it was a fuel issue and replaced my injectors, fuel pressure regulator, and fuel pump. That was after replacing my own water pump and timing belt (water pump was leaking). Actually the issue: I took my truck to a mechanic and it turns out that my timing belt was off by 1 tooth on the camshafts...I was so sure I had done it right and had everything lined up...He also told me after doing a compression leak down test that my cylinder #2 is misfiring...screw me...I had tested compression myself and all 6 cylinders tested good with an average of 145psi, but I was not able to perform the leak down test which the mechanic said shows that #2 cylinder is not holding pressure. He said he can't work on it and I'd have to go to someone else to find out exactly whats wrong with that cylinder. What are the possible causes of the misfire? What can I do at this point? Is it ok to drive my truck?

 

[VegasT4R]

It's a 3.0L V6, Automatic Transmission. 4x4.

Sorry about that, I was in a hurry.

Recommend you check your accelerator cable. There are usually three cables near the throttle body. Follow the one that goes into the firewall. Tighten the nuts of the accelerator cable near the throttle body to remove slack. Additionally, this cable is susceptible to a deteriorated rubber grommet near the gas pedal. I have heard others have substituted a piece of rubber hose the same length as the deteriorated grommet. Make the sure the rubber hose piece is attached securely, if you decide to use this method. The other option is to buy a new accelerator cable. I recommend new, since the used ones usually have the same issue with the old grommet.

VegasT4R

 

[Yotarunners]

Recommend you check your accelerator cable. There are usually three cables near the throttle body. Follow the one that goes into the firewall. Tighten the nuts of the accelerator cable near the throttle body to remove slack. Additionally, this cable is susceptible to a deteriorated rubber grommet near the gas pedal. I have heard others have substituted a piece of rubber hose the same length as the deteriorated grommet. Make the sure the rubber hose piece is attached securely, if you decide to use this method. The other option is to buy a new accelerator cable. I recommend new, since the used ones usually have the same issue with the old grommet.



VegasT4R

Thanks for the reply! I will try that out tomorrow. Is there a certain torque or just tighten it until I can't anymore?

 

[KidVermicious]

Tighten it too much and it'll hold your throttle slightly open, causing a high idle and more gas consumption. Try tightening it just until it's snug, then backing off a quarter turn. Then pull the intake and make sure the butterfly in the throttle body is closing completely.

 

[Yotarunners]

Tighten it too much and it'll hold your throttle slightly open, causing a high idle and more gas consumption. Try tightening it just until it's snug, then backing off a quarter turn. Then pull the intake and make sure the butterfly in the throttle body is closing completely.

Alright thanks! I will report in what happens later on!

 

[Yotarunners]

So, I checked the accelerator cable. It was closed completely.

Any other suggestions?

 

[91'4bee]

So, I checked the accelerator cable. It was closed completely.

Any other suggestions?

No need for tightening on the accelerator cable? Or any of the other cables connected to the throttle body? I don't have an auto but I heard that a cable on the back side of the throttle body controls the transmission speed or something?

Does it have strong acceleration or is it weak when it revs up? Gas Mileage? Last time a tune up was performed?

Hope this points ya in a direction...Good luck.