Serowbot wrote on 07/26/12 at 03:16:24:The idle jump sounds like a fuel metering problem... sticky slide or something...
I'd go ahead and check that front pulley for tight... to stop the knock. (just in case)... (don't trust looking or feeling with fingers, go ahead and flatten the lock washer, crank it down big time, and refold the washer to lock)...
Are you raptored?... If not, check that, too...
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Some people believe in the Pre Tribulation Raptor, or, changing it before you have troubles..
Others believe in the Post Tribulation Raptor, only changing it after youve suffered an extended period of time & worked to understand why.
What have you done to deserve this?
Once the washer is flattened out, I would loosen the nut & feel how much slop is in the teeth,,
& theres no way I could stand to not autopsy the oil filter,
I saw your ? to Rowboat,
YOu gotta pull the front pulley cover, IIRC, its just 3 bolts. Keep an eye out for the rubber thingies,,