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glatt · 11-14-2011, 07:11 PM

Wow, that's a lot of thought you put in there.

We had the timing belt replaced at the urging of a mechanic a few years ago, and after that happened, I was sure to pay attention to the performance of the engine. I don't remember any changes in performance overnight, so I think they did it right. These problems have been gradual, and I've just noticed it recently because it's reached a certain threshold of being annoying.

We also replaced the fuel filter a couple years ago too at the recommendation of a mechanic. Certainly long enough ago that it could be messed up in the meantime.

I'm leaning towards this engine just being old and dirty as being the most likely culprit, but I'm going to follow your ideas. When I get some time and daylight.

11-14-2011, 07:11 PM	#86
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Wow, that's a lot of thought you put in there. We had the timing belt replaced at the urging of a mechanic a few years ago, and after that happened, I was sure to pay attention to the performance of the engine. I don't remember any changes in performance overnight, so I think they did it right. These problems have been gradual, and I've just noticed it recently because it's reached a certain threshold of being annoying. We also replaced the fuel filter a couple years ago too at the recommendation of a mechanic. Certainly long enough ago that it could be messed up in the meantime. I'm leaning towards this engine just being old and dirty as being the most likely culprit, but I'm going to follow your ideas. When I get some time and daylight. Last edited by glatt; 11-14-2011 at 07:16 PM.