if your engine suddenly starts running badly, the worst thing to do is ignore it hoping it will get better,
chances are excellent things will only get worse if symptoms are ignored,
you need to locate the cause of the problem before continuing to drive the car.
it might be as simple as a clogged fuel filter , but it may be detonation damage, a loose rocker,busted valve spring, cracked head,busted rocker stud,worn cam,loose timing chain, etc. that will rapidly destroy the engine if left to continue.
you drop back to basics and do a compression test/leak down test
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=881&p=8362&hilit=leakdown#p8362
verify your oil pressure readings and oil levels
check for coolant in the oil or leaks
watch your temperature gauge carefully
inspect your spark plugs
you do a vacuum leak test
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=821&p=1212&hilit=+vacuum+leak+propane#p1212
verify the valves are adjusted correctly and check ignition timing as a first step.
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=196
you cut open and inspect your oil filter
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=772&p=1122&hilit=+cutting+tool+filter#p1122
verify the fuel system flow and pressure
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=596
check obvious tune up problems
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=773
while your checking your valve train, check for weak or broken valve springs, more than one guys has broken a valve spring and wondered why the car runs like crap after entering valve float a few times, if you catch it early you may prevent dropping a valve and a huge expensive repair bill.
read thru these threads and sub linked info
viewtopic.php?f=87&t=3183&p=8477&hilit=inspect+tool#p8477
http://www.aa1car.com/library/valve_spr ... gnosis.htm
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=903&p=10020&hilit=rope+adapter#p10020
http://www.carcraft.com/howto/ccrp_0801 ... index.html
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=181&p=7156&hilit=springs+beehive#p7156
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=1716&p=4248&hilit=+beehive+spring#p4248
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=3124&p=9141&hilit=+beehive+spring#p9141
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=663&p=911&hilit=+rockers+girdle#p911
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=401&p=8370&hilit=vortec+heads#p8370
http://sbftech.com/index.php/topic,15607.0.html
chances are excellent things will only get worse if symptoms are ignored,
you need to locate the cause of the problem before continuing to drive the car.
it might be as simple as a clogged fuel filter , but it may be detonation damage, a loose rocker,busted valve spring, cracked head,busted rocker stud,worn cam,loose timing chain, etc. that will rapidly destroy the engine if left to continue.
you drop back to basics and do a compression test/leak down test
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=881&p=8362&hilit=leakdown#p8362
verify your oil pressure readings and oil levels
check for coolant in the oil or leaks
watch your temperature gauge carefully
inspect your spark plugs
you do a vacuum leak test
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=821&p=1212&hilit=+vacuum+leak+propane#p1212
verify the valves are adjusted correctly and check ignition timing as a first step.
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=196
you cut open and inspect your oil filter
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=772&p=1122&hilit=+cutting+tool+filter#p1122
verify the fuel system flow and pressure
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=596
check obvious tune up problems
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=773
while your checking your valve train, check for weak or broken valve springs, more than one guys has broken a valve spring and wondered why the car runs like crap after entering valve float a few times, if you catch it early you may prevent dropping a valve and a huge expensive repair bill.
read thru these threads and sub linked info
viewtopic.php?f=87&t=3183&p=8477&hilit=inspect+tool#p8477
http://www.aa1car.com/library/valve_spr ... gnosis.htm
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=903&p=10020&hilit=rope+adapter#p10020
http://www.carcraft.com/howto/ccrp_0801 ... index.html
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=181&p=7156&hilit=springs+beehive#p7156
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=1716&p=4248&hilit=+beehive+spring#p4248
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=3124&p=9141&hilit=+beehive+spring#p9141
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=663&p=911&hilit=+rockers+girdle#p911
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=401&p=8370&hilit=vortec+heads#p8370
http://sbftech.com/index.php/topic,15607.0.html