I can bring a set of Belden wires for you to try this weekend, if you like, Frank. I've run them on mine for over a year with no issue.

Larry -

If they fit the distributor cap well, bring 'em...... I put on a set of cheap AutoZone wires that don't fit the cap very well.

Today, the engine ran better than ever...... cruising effortlessly at 3500 rpms (85mp) and pulling grades at 85-90 mph without ever going into boost..... even dusted off a 210HP 3.7L new Dodge Nitro..... was that guy ever surprised when he tried to show me his <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" />. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

But, just as I almost completed the 225 mile trip and turned off on the ramp, I poked it hard and the surging came back. Leaving work, I restarted without using MegaTune and it ran fine again.

I find it interesting that every time the problem arises, I am near the end of a trip with a nearly empty tank - so, thinking I might have gotten some bad fuel, I went to another station today that I used about a month ago for 10 or so gallons in hopes of eliminating a cheaper and seemingly riskier Conoco station I have been using. As I was filling up, I noticed the small sticker below the grade selection buttons that stated..... "Contains Up To 10% Ethanol"....... hmmmmmmm.... I didn't see it before (after dark), but I nearly missed it today in broad daylight, so I assume it was there all along.

Check this:



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Maybe? Time to clean the tank and change the filter again I guess. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Frank

I'll bring a set with me, then. If you want a hand dropping the tank, I can help with that too.

Bring some fuel filters if you have them. I think I'll try changing the filter once a week for a while.

Today I found another station with 10% ethanol that I used a week ago. Apparently Atlanta's full of the stuff. Shame on me for not seeing those little stickers.... and shame on them for making them so unobtrusive. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" />

Frank

You want silver or gold? $3 diff in price.

Whichever is the best - I have a NAPA gold on it now.

Frank

I'll bring 6 gold ones with me and the wires. Anything else? If you think of something, call me.

Larry and Lisa came by for a nice vist - Larry brought some filters and wires. I changed the fuel filter again and the engine once again ran better.

- BUT -

The fun never ends...... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> Today on the trip to Atlanta, I heard some noise from the engine bay..... stopped and raised the hood to hear the sound of marbles rattling in an ammo can. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />

I think (hope) the coupler in the blower drive is busted. The blower still makes boost, but it sure sounds like a death rattle.... no choice but to drive it the rest of the week, then 225 miles home and hope for the best.

Tomorrow I'll try to find an OE belt and uncouple the blower pulley from the crankshaft, but incoming air still turns the rotors some. I just don't want the rotors to crash and send a grenade into the cylinders.

Frank

Frank,

That's supposed to be what it sounds like when one of my turbo's goes. I pray I NEVER, EVER hear that sound.

I hope you have better luck than that though.

Of course, this could be your idea of an april fools joke. Next thing you'll post that she's up for sale to the highest bidder. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />

Nope - not a joke at all..... wish it was. I've seen some upgrade couplers that are supposed to be tougher than the factory ones, but you'd think the OE coupler would last more than a few thousand miles. Anyway, I'm not sure that's the problem - I would think if it was bearings, the rotors would seize or at leat squeal - but no, only a very loud rattle. It's also possible that the bypass valve butterfly is loose, but I don't see any fluctuation in vacuum or boost..... weird. I'll see what it is when I take off the blower and tear it down.

Frank