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Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod Forum Statistics Forums37 Topics138,201 Posts1,081,246 Members15,181 Most Online907 Dec 28th, 2019 Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread engine struggling? - heres a simple solution #1046845 05/20/12 10:19 AM Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 202 tel aviv, ISRAEL H hadtomer OP Wheeler hey guys. A friend of mine had a problem with is sporty - on serious acceleration it was lacking in power. everything was checked - sensors - catalitic converter - all were fine. finally he noticed that as the years pass - the lining on the inner part of the hood tends to sag and block the air intake. 10 minutes later and one pair of scissors - the sporty was back on its feet! 2001 sporty. 4 inch lift+ body lift-front lovlells coils+extended forks. reat tj. monroe shocks. full skid plate, auxilary fan. external oil cooler. maxxis 8060 235/75 R15 tires on american racing wheels. trackfinder rear diff lock. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3948684/2001-kia-sportage Support our sponsors Re: engine struggling? - heres a simple solution [Re: hadtomer] #1046846 05/20/12 05:04 PM Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,224 Silicon Valley, CA Everet Body Damage is Cool This was written about a few years ago on the forum but it is a good reminder of something else to check!! Thanks! Everet <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> WWW.UPYOURKIA.COM White 96,4x4, man.hubs,K&N filter,3row rad, twin 16" fans, 3" body lift, 4" UPYOURKIA LIFT KIT,265/75 16 TreadWrights on DC2 wheels,140 amp alt. dual batts. Re: engine struggling? - heres a simple solution [Re: Everet] #1046847 05/20/12 11:22 PM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 173 Raytown MO promodmerc Wheeler I'll have to check mine. I know it's sagging enough that it is rubbing on the plastic engine cover. Re: engine struggling? - heres a simple solution [Re: promodmerc] #1046848 05/21/12 03:16 PM Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 235 San Diego, California DRX350 Wheeler That was one of the first things to go when I got mine. It looks a lot cleaner that way... "Does this part need to be in there?" 1996 Dodge 1500 single cab / short bed, 5.9 4x4; 2" lift (springs not blocks), C.A.I and more mods to come. Re: engine struggling? - heres a simple solution [Re: DRX350] #1046849 05/21/12 04:08 PM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 173 Raytown MO promodmerc Wheeler Quote That was one of the first things to go when I got mine. It looks a lot cleaner that way... I've been seriously thinking of removing mine. Re: engine struggling? - heres a simple solution [Re: promodmerc] #1046850 05/22/12 08:31 AM Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 336 Fairbanks Alaska 2002_Sporty Mudrunner It gets sub zero in the winter where I live. So I have to retain mine to aid with keeping the lil 4-banger up to temp. Good write up though. 2002 4dr Kia Sportage 4X4 Tires:235/75/15, Wheels: Black 15x8 Steel ProComp 2.5" B.S., Hubs:Warn Manual, Lift:3" UPYOURKIA, Trailer Hitch, Cargo Rack, Clinometer. 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