1993 Buick Skylark Exhaust Hot

1993 BUICK SKYLARK
132,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RELLIK
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my car wouldnt start the other day after replacing the crank sensor.It still wouldnt start It seemed it had fuel and sprk so for the heck of it.i shot some strter fluid in and the car started.After this the exhaust was so hot it melted my styrofoam cup. from 2 feet away of the tailpipe.It's also idling really high any ideas could it be a bad fuel pump causing this?
Apr 15, 2008 at 1:55 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure to rule out the pressure regulator/fuel pump/clogged up return line/leaking injector/s-

Too fast an idle speed. If an engine without computerized idle speed control is idling too fast and refuses to come down to a normal idle speed despite your best efforts to back off the carburetor idle speed screw or air bypass adjustment screw (fuel injection), air is getting past the throttle somewhere. Common leak paths include the carburetor and throttle body gaskets, carburetor insulator spacers, intake manifold gaskets, and of course, any of the engine's vacuum fittings, hoses and accessories. It is even possible that leaky O-rings around the fuel injectors are allowing air to leak past the seals. Another overlooked item can be a worn throttle shaft and a defective idle speed speed control motor/valve stuck in the extended (high idle speed) position/throttle position sensor
Apr 15, 2008 at 4:57 AM
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RELLIK
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so the fuel pressure or pump could be causing the exhaust to be hot like that? I cant tell you how hot it gets only that it will burn your hand if you leave it there for 1 second.
Apr 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM
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Check the fue pressure/Oxygen sensor/s/Catalytic Converter.
Apr 15, 2008 at 1:56 PM