Me too!!!
-jenn


On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:56:05 -0500, "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter> wrote:

>>
>>"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote
>>To check the spark plug wires for leaks, I open the hood in the dark and
>>spray mist the wires with water when the engine is running. If your
>>wires are bad, you will see sparks.
>>
>>Hey! That's a neat idea!
>>I've never heard it before, but if I ever need to, I'll give it a try!
>>
>>Kate
>>

 

Hi Shawn

I agree with the others. And I think it is time you did a major
tuneup. I think it would be wise to fix the problem before you drive
though a big puddle and stall the engine in a very inconvenient place.

I would start with the plug wires, cap and rotor. It could be a bad
spark plug, but not as likely unless you have some weird aftermarket
plugs.

While you are at it change the fuel and air filters. Always use OEM or
OEM quality parts. And you are best to swap one thing at a time so you
don't start the troubleshooting process again after installing new
parts. It would be a good idea to check the pcv system at the same
time. You didn't mention oil in the air filter, but checking the
filter will tell you the state of your pcv.

I have had this exact problem twice before. Yes, I admit it took me 2
failures to realize that cheap spark plug wires are a total waste of
time and money unless you plan to sell the vehicle within a month.
Good parts are a good investment, more so when you are on a tight
budget.

Merrill

On Jul 10, 9:00 am, epetr...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have had a problem come up lately with my 97 TJ.
> Anytime it has rained fairly hard or it has been very humid and damp
> my engine has a hard time moving.
> IT chugs and skips when I hit the gas it makes it worse. Once I get
> going a little bit or leave it sitting for about 5-10 minutes running
> before I take off it is better.
>
> At first it only did it when it rained really hard.. Now it has gotten
> worse and does it whenever it gets damp..
> Which is quite often here the water/dampness from the ocean can cause
> everything to be wet in the morning and my TJ engine does not like it!
>
> Thanks!
> Shawn

 

Hi Shawn

I agree with the others. And I think it is time you did a major
tuneup. I think it would be wise to fix the problem before you drive
though a big puddle and stall the engine in a very inconvenient place.

I would start with the plug wires, cap and rotor. It could be a bad
spark plug, but not as likely unless you have some weird aftermarket
plugs.

While you are at it change the fuel and air filters. Always use OEM or
OEM quality parts. And you are best to swap one thing at a time so you
don't start the troubleshooting process again after installing new
parts. It would be a good idea to check the pcv system at the same
time. You didn't mention oil in the air filter, but checking the
filter will tell you the state of your pcv.

I have had this exact problem twice before. Yes, I admit it took me 2
failures to realize that cheap spark plug wires are a total waste of
time and money unless you plan to sell the vehicle within a month.
Good parts are a good investment, more so when you are on a tight
budget.

Merrill

On Jul 10, 9:00 am, epetr...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have had a problem come up lately with my 97 TJ.
> Anytime it has rained fairly hard or it has been very humid and damp
> my engine has a hard time moving.
> IT chugs and skips when I hit the gas it makes it worse. Once I get
> going a little bit or leave it sitting for about 5-10 minutes running
> before I take off it is better.
>
> At first it only did it when it rained really hard.. Now it has gotten
> worse and does it whenever it gets damp..
> Which is quite often here the water/dampness from the ocean can cause
> everything to be wet in the morning and my TJ engine does not like it!
>
> Thanks!
> Shawn

 

Hi Shawn

I agree with the others. And I think it is time you did a major
tuneup. I think it would be wise to fix the problem before you drive
though a big puddle and stall the engine in a very inconvenient place.

I would start with the plug wires, cap and rotor. It could be a bad
spark plug, but not as likely unless you have some weird aftermarket
plugs.

While you are at it change the fuel and air filters. Always use OEM or
OEM quality parts. And you are best to swap one thing at a time so you
don't start the troubleshooting process again after installing new
parts. It would be a good idea to check the pcv system at the same
time. You didn't mention oil in the air filter, but checking the
filter will tell you the state of your pcv.

I have had this exact problem twice before. Yes, I admit it took me 2
failures to realize that cheap spark plug wires are a total waste of
time and money unless you plan to sell the vehicle within a month.
Good parts are a good investment, more so when you are on a tight
budget.

Merrill

On Jul 10, 9:00 am, epetr...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have had a problem come up lately with my 97 TJ.
> Anytime it has rained fairly hard or it has been very humid and damp
> my engine has a hard time moving.
> IT chugs and skips when I hit the gas it makes it worse. Once I get
> going a little bit or leave it sitting for about 5-10 minutes running
> before I take off it is better.
>
> At first it only did it when it rained really hard.. Now it has gotten
> worse and does it whenever it gets damp..
> Which is quite often here the water/dampness from the ocean can cause
> everything to be wet in the morning and my TJ engine does not like it!
>
> Thanks!
> Shawn

 

Hi Shawn

I agree with the others. And I think it is time you did a major
tuneup. I think it would be wise to fix the problem before you drive
though a big puddle and stall the engine in a very inconvenient place.

I would start with the plug wires, cap and rotor. It could be a bad
spark plug, but not as likely unless you have some weird aftermarket
plugs.

While you are at it change the fuel and air filters. Always use OEM or
OEM quality parts. And you are best to swap one thing at a time so you
don't start the troubleshooting process again after installing new
parts. It would be a good idea to check the pcv system at the same
time. You didn't mention oil in the air filter, but checking the
filter will tell you the state of your pcv.

I have had this exact problem twice before. Yes, I admit it took me 2
failures to realize that cheap spark plug wires are a total waste of
time and money unless you plan to sell the vehicle within a month.
Good parts are a good investment, more so when you are on a tight
budget.

Merrill

On Jul 10, 9:00 am, epetr...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have had a problem come up lately with my 97 TJ.
> Anytime it has rained fairly hard or it has been very humid and damp
> my engine has a hard time moving.
> IT chugs and skips when I hit the gas it makes it worse. Once I get
> going a little bit or leave it sitting for about 5-10 minutes running
> before I take off it is better.
>
> At first it only did it when it rained really hard.. Now it has gotten
> worse and does it whenever it gets damp..
> Which is quite often here the water/dampness from the ocean can cause
> everything to be wet in the morning and my TJ engine does not like it!
>
> Thanks!
> Shawn