Reliant-K L4-156 2.6L VIN G 2-bbl (1983)
Carburetor: Customer Interest
Engine - Power Loss/Cold Sag/Surge
Models
1983 Federal & California & 1984 California Domestic Passenger Cars Equipped With 2.6L Engine
Subject
Part Throttle Loss of Power (Sag), Cold Drive Sag & Warm Surge
Index
FUEL
Date July, 1984
(current) No..
14-26-84
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
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Part Throttle Loss of Power (Sag) - Engine will intermittently loose power (sag) suddenly while driving at a constant road speed, usually at
highway speed, but could also occur in city traffic.
This condition is usually characterized by having a good idle and has wide open throttle, but is substantially weaker because it still lacks primary
venturi fuel supply when the loss of part throttle power occurs.
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Cold Drive Sag - This condition occurs normally on a medium or heavy acceleration which allows actuation of the carburetor secondary.
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Vehicle may exhibit a warm surge.
DIAGNOSIS
Because of the difficulty in duplicating these conditions in the shop or on a road test, the repairs for each are being released as a package and should be
installed as such.
PARTS REQUIRED
Driveability Package
PN 4342770
Consists of:
1 -
Primary Jet Block & Gasket Package
PN MD082907
1 -
Float Chamber Cover Gasket
PN MD608135
1 -
Enrichment Jet
PN MD608003
1 -
Vacuum Harness Overlay
NPN
1 -
Hose Routing Label-California Passenger Car
NPN
1 -
Carburetor Flange Gasket
PN MD025344
1 -
Choke Cover Screw Kit
PN MD606977
Must be ordered separately:
1 - Authorized Modification Label
PN 4275086
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Remove carburetor air cleaner crossover.
2.
Drain and save approximately one gallon of coolant.
3.
To prepare carburetor for removal, disconnect vacuum hoses, canister lines, throttle linkage, return spring and, when so equipped, cruise control
cable and bracket, water inlet hose, and 10 mm nut next to sub-EGR valve linkage.
NOTE:
IT IS RECOMMENDED BEFORE REMOVING CARBURETOR FROM MANIFOLD THAT THE SIX (6) AIR HORN SCREWS BE
LOOSENED USING A HAND IMPACT TOOL WITH A #2 PHILLIPS BIT, A RACHET WRENCH, OR A #2 PHILLIPS