Anyone have 4age/ae86 experience?, Got some problems... Options

[Delta_Phoenix]

I'm working on an '86 ae86 and I'm having some trouble getting it to run. It'll start but after about 10 sec. it just dies. Planning on buying it IF I can get it to run. Looking for some advice. I'll add details if I get some responses.

[Delta_Phoenix]

Something just occurred to me. I noticed that when I rev the engine it will only get to about 4500 rpm before it starts to cut out. This is also (from what I've researched) the rpm that T-VIS opens up. Hmm..... Any thoughts?

I will inspect the T-VIS system and VSV when I go replace the coil and whatnot.

This post has been edited by Delta_Phoenix: Mar 8, 2008 - 5:20 PM

[Delta_Phoenix]

Something just occurred to me. I noticed that when I rev the engine it will only get to about 4500 rpm before it starts to cut out. This is also (from what I've researched) the rpm that T-VIS opens up. Hmm..... Any thoughts?

I will inspect the T-VIS system and VSV when I go replace the coil and whatnot.

Long time since I've updated this thread. Bumpity bump!

I've checked all vacs and all leaks are sealed. T-VIS system is properly connected. I've tried a different fuel pressure regulator and replaced the factory coil with a MSD Blaster and also a new distributor cap. Hmm, what else... Ah, here's the juicy stuff. I sprayed some B12 into the intake while it was running and it kept it running as long as I sprayed short bursts into it (not for too long though, 1 min. or so). So I don't have a spark problem. Took the damper off the fuel rail, broke a seal in the process and after reinstalling the damper without the copper seal, it squirted fuel. So, it's also getting pressure. The weird thing is that the fuel pump won't prime when the key is turned on - it's completely silent. It IS pumping though. I bought the car, so it's officially mine now!

But geez, it's frustrating...