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Old Jan 10, 2015
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engine problem?

manual 5 speed 2.3 b2300 1996
in every gear but 1st at exactly 2.3RPMs-2.5RPMs it puts and jerks almost as if its not getting enough gas. it has new coil packs, fuel filter, water pump, oil.
need to know what to change next
 
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Old Jan 10, 2015
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Don't change anything.

I would first put a can of Seafoam in the gas tank, do that once a year.

Your description reads like dirty fuel injectors or low fuel pressure, Seafoam will deal with dirty injector part.

The computer can adjust fuel flow for dirty injectors or lower pressure when cruising along but when you accelerate, foot on the pedal, the reaction time from the computer and O2 sensors will cause a delay, a hesitation.

The higher RPMs means injectors are not that dirty or pressure is not that low, so at lower RPMs the lower flow is not felt as a hesitation.

If you can rent/get a fuel pressure gauge it might be worth a look.
'96 should have 35-40psi idling, then raise RPMs to 2,000 and hold for 1 minute, pressure should hold at 35psi at least, it you see if dropping slowly maintain the high RPMs and watch gauge, if it continues to drop I would suspect Fuel Pressure Regulator(FPR)
Shut off engine and check gauge after 10 minutes, if should be no lower than 28psi.


A dirty MAF sensor can also cause bucking and hesitation, but that is usually across all RPM ranges not specific.
 
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Originally Posted by RonD
Don't change anything.

I would first put a can of Seafoam in the gas tank, do that once a year.

Your description reads like dirty fuel injectors or low fuel pressure, Seafoam will deal with dirty injector part.

The computer can adjust fuel flow for dirty injectors or lower pressure when cruising along but when you accelerate, foot on the pedal, the reaction time from the computer and O2 sensors will cause a delay, a hesitation.

The higher RPMs means injectors are not that dirty or pressure is not that low, so at lower RPMs the lower flow is not felt as a hesitation.

If you can rent/get a fuel pressure gauge it might be worth a look.
'96 should have 35-40psi idling, then raise RPMs to 2,000 and hold for 1 minute, pressure should hold at 35psi at least, it you see if dropping slowly maintain the high RPMs and watch gauge, if it continues to drop I would suspect Fuel Pressure Regulator(FPR)
Shut off engine and check gauge after 10 minutes, if should be no lower than 28psi.


A dirty MAF sensor can also cause bucking and hesitation, but that is usually across all RPM ranges not specific.
Did the seafoam along with a tank of premium when i first got it. The problem got like 50percent better
 
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Old Jan 14, 2015
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Recently changed HELP!!!!!

3/22/13 axle seals
4/18/14 NEW: radiator fan, oil pressure switch, thermostat, water pump
6/28/14 oil change
8/1/14 NEW: EGR valve, mass air flow sensor
9/25/14 NEW: fuel filter, heater hose, ignition coils, spark plugs
 
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Are you near an auto parts store that will read your computer for free, most will.

CEL(check engine light) doesn't need to be on for codes to be in memory.
If there are codes write them down, they are specific and don't always mean what is listed on internet.

After they read it have them reset computer with the reader, engine may run rough for a few start ups as it will need to relearn sensor data
 
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