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Car wont hold RPM Past 3500.. HELP!

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Old 03-25-2007, 10:14 PM
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Yea... I also think thats what it might be. Looks like I'm gonna be doin a cam/spring swap earlier than I thought.
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Old 03-25-2007, 10:15 PM
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Would the check engine light come on if it was the fuel pressure regulator?
http://www.carrsmith.com/check%20eng...ode%20list.htm

Yes. Only thing is that you usually have to drive it for a while, might take a while for the light to come on.
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Old 03-25-2007, 10:19 PM
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Old 03-25-2007, 10:22 PM
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It could be the valve springs like others have said, but it's rare that they would break with what you have done unless you have over revved it.
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Old 03-25-2007, 10:25 PM
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Well... Its got about 125K miles. So its very likely that it is that. Or do you think that the piston rings might be done?
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Old 03-25-2007, 10:33 PM
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Find a fuel pressure tester and check it......maybe check or change the fuel filter also......My fuel pressure wasdroppingand didnt set a code...but could see it through the scanner......Borrow a gauge orfind someone that can check it....Place I'd start....
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Old 03-25-2007, 10:41 PM
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Yea, I'll do that. I just changed the fuel filter like 1 month ago. Guess I'll drop by a mechanic and have him check out the fuel deal...
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maybe you need compression rings
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Old 03-25-2007, 10:49 PM
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I hope not... But thats another thing I was thinking it might be. Im gonna see if the ppl at the shop by where I live have a compression tester. Does anyone know what the normal PSI should be?
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