[NoGoSlo]

I noticed after doing a wash down in the engine compartment yesterday for a show this weekend, that I have a real low end hesitation issue. It ran fine after washing it down but this morning I started it up and it really ran rough idling and felt like it wanted to back fire almost. I ran to the store in it and it ran poor but got better after warming it up and running it hard for a mile down the road and then stopped and did a u-turn. Back and forth about 6 times. It got better but I still notice a low end hesitation. (opti-Spark)? This is my first C4 and never have dealt with a opti-spark. I did the full on AC and hit the gas hard and it wants to bog down for about 1/2 second and then catches up. Does anyone have experience with this type of problem. The car runs fine other than taking off from a dead start. Anyone have ideas? I have read the optispark issues, but when reading it I am wondering if its just that I got water in the distributor ?it seems like the warmer the car gets (dissipation of the water/condensation) the better it gets. Ideas?


G-Man

 

[OldVetteFan]

I'm sure that you're facing an Optispark issue. My prediction is that it will continue to get worse, and will eventually fail. You MIGHT get lucky, and the system will set a fault - and when that happens, you'll know for sure that it's time to get in there are replace it.

Steven

 

[NoGoSlo]

I took it out and ran it for about an hour drive, seems to be completely gone, now. I wonder if its was water inside of the unit and it had to dry out. If it continues and it is an optispark, what does a dealer charge to change out an optispark..........? Anyone?

 

[1N189]

I took it out and ran it for about an hour drive, seems to be completely gone, now. I wonder if its was water inside of the unit and it had to dry out. If it continues and it is an optispark, what does a dealer charge to change out an optispark..........? Anyone?

You know my old '87 use to do that hesitation off the line...and I thought it was the fuel pump! Turns out if was the FUEL, not the pump! I got some fuel (91) at one location, and during that WHOLE tank it would do that....I talked to some friends that said it maybe the fuel pump, maybe the fuel...so I got some NEW fuel from another location (91) then also added a injector cleaner too...until the day I sold it...it never did that again...and I had it for another 3 months before I sold it, after that issue.

I hope that you have figured out your issues! These guys on here are the best, as you know! Good luck! :thumbsup:

James

1N189

 

[NoGoSlo]

I did add non-ethanol premium 93 octane + a bottle of octane boost to the tank and ran it for an hours drive and then I can't get it to repeat again, that’s why I was wondering if it was water in the opti unit or what. Bad fuel, fuel filter etc. thoughts?

 

[AK's Z06]

I did add non-ethanol premium 93 octane + a bottle of octane boost to the tank and ran it for an hours drive and then I can't get it to repeat again, that’s why I was wondering if it was water in the opti unit or what. Bad fuel, fuel filter etc. thoughts?

Optispark.:thumbsup:

 

[MAVEN]

I took it out and ran it for about an hour drive, seems to be completely gone, now. I wonder if its was water inside of the unit and it had to dry out. If it continues and it is an optispark, what does a dealer charge to change out an optispark..........? Anyone?

List price for the distributor is about $530, and figure on at least 3.75-4.5 hours of labor. Assuming the local rate of $95/hr in south jersey youd be looking at the $900-1000 range, plus plugs and wires if youve never done them as this is the time, add another $350 for a water pump at the same time

 

[duneripperxx]

I've read most the optispark threads..... but...
How do we wash our engine compartment without toasting the unit?
Anybody?

 

[AK's Z06]

I've read most the optispark threads..... but...
How do we wash our engine compartment without toasting the unit?
Anybody?

I wouldn't go there with a water hose.:thumbsup:

 

[mlo]

Sounds like there was water in there mine went out because the gasket busted on my water pump and fried it wile I was on a date so not only did I get embarrised, but I had to pay the towing bill and the opti bill...:nuts:

I had my opti spark replaced my Corvettes of Houston and they charged me just under $900.