What is wrong with my lebaron?????

Question

i have the 87 lebaron 4 door k car i guess but it has a 2.2 tbi chrysler engine in it. it will not stat but the starter does spin but it will sit there and crank. And when i do get it to stat it runs like c**p but after that it runs better as it worms up? and we also put sum fuel injector cleaner and a throttle pos. sincer a new air filter and battery in it? wtf help please!

Answer 1

sound like you lost the timing in this.. have you checked the belt.. they are only good for about 60,000 miles.. its a 20 year old k car .. and 2.2 isn;t the great motor they thought it was.. it is however, better than one it came with.. good luck

Answer 2

Check fault codes. A weak fuel pump will seldom leave a code, but a engine temp. sensor will if it is too much out of range. My money is on the pump. And Chrysler had a boat load of bad pumps back in those days!

Answer 3

Have you checked for any codes stored in the PCM? follow the  link below for the procedures, and post any codes and questions. issues with temp sensor, IAC control, or TPS can be caused by poor connections in the engine wiring harness near the valve cover / intake manifold, likely if oil leaks are present.

ADD:  Try disconnecting the MAP sensor, if it starts easier, this may be the problem, easy to check if you have a vacuum tester and a volt meter.

http://www.automotivetroubleshootingsecr...

http://www.batauto.com/

http://www.allpar.com/

Answer 4

Take it to a pro and spend a few bucks to get a diagnosis, and estimate. You can always do the repair yourself.