mathesar

Hi I have a 00 GT w/ 77k miles and Ive noticed lately it feels sluggish as in it doesnt accelerate nearly as well (or fast) as it normally would. Also at low rpm, say im in 2nd gear and not giving it a lot of gas you can feel a slight bucking sensation back and forth. im assuming this is related to the reduced power on acceleration but im not sure what I should look at.

The car is all stock except for a centerforce dual friction clutch.

Maintenance wise in the 2 years Ive owned it ive keep up on the oil / filter changes every 3k miles, 4-5 months ago I had the transmission and rear-end fluids serviced, had the air filter replaced,and put new brake pads all around.

Maybe im due for new spark plugs?

Any ideas appreciated!

jrherald420

what do the plugs look like??? what about the fuel filter??

disposablehero27

agree ^^ fuel/air or ignition, fuel filter, plugs wires air filter. she's starvin for somethin.

devongarver

Plugs, Fuel Filter, COPS, O2 Sensors, Muffler bearing, etc etc..

jrherald420

ive got it!!!!!



or you need a bigger muffler

mathesar

Forgot to mention I replaced the fuel filter few months ago, ill take a look at the spark plugs next, how would I know if the COPS are ok?

jrherald420

grab them with the engine running.

JC316

OP, just so you know, that is a joke. If it's cracked, it will shock the ever loving **** out of you. There are test lights that you can use to see if it's sparking, I have one that works good. Check the drivers side plug, closest to the thermostat housing and make sure that it's dry. I had that issue and it was filled with antifreeze.

Brute03

OP welcome to the club. mine has been doing the same thing and nobody can figure it out: new MAF, o2 sensors, fuel filter, plugs, COPs and it still bucks

stangit9090

Rear end? Gears? Transmition?

Doesn't sound like the engine to me.