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2003 Mitsubishi Triton Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Backfire, Firing order.
Mileage: 187,000 miles.

Asked on March 5, 2012

Mitsubishi triton

I have a 2003 v6 triton(mitsubishi) it starts and idles ok but when u put the foot down it backfires and also when u try to drive it but when u just sit there and accelerate slowly nothing it only does it when u plant the foot and try and drive it
new head gaskets and new leads not new plugs but timing is 8% tdc all correct left hand side plugs are black and right hand side ones look like they are firing HELP
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Replied on March 6, 2012

Check the fuel pressure with a gauge if its within specs sounds like its running rich

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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all pressures r in specs

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Check if the injectors are leaking-also what is the fuel pressure reading?

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no leaks and pressure 21kpa

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How did you checked the injectors for leakage test?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on March 6, 2012

no sorry didnt check for leaks how do u do that

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Replied on March 6, 2012

ive just taken all the spark plugs out and they are all black so it running rich how do i fix that problem in the v6

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Check and test your injectors on that bank, then report back with your testing results-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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rechecked fuel pressure 55 psi or 400kpa

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what is the firing order on the coils as i took them all off now i dont no them

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