SR20det ignition timing issues/engine getting hot

[nmerriw]

Are you shutting the car off before pulling the TPS? I found that I had to unplug with the engine off, and then make sure idle was below 1k to get consistent timing readings.

I also had very similar temp issues due to a tiny leak below my intake manifold, by the time the car was getting hot the coolant was below that level so it wasn't immediately obvious.

[doridoridori]

Originally Posted by nmerriw

Are you shutting the car off before pulling the TPS? I found that I had to unplug with the engine off, and then make sure idle was below 1k to get consistent timing readings.

I also had very similar temp issues due to a tiny leak below my intake manifold, by the time the car was getting hot the coolant was below that level so it wasn't immediately obvious.

no im not, at least on all of the videos ive seen they pull the tps as the engine reaches op. temps, but i can give that a try and see if anything changes.

also all my gaskets are new-ish only got about 8k miles on the engine.

[nmerriw]

Originally Posted by doridoridori

no im not, at least on all of the videos ive seen they pull the tps as the engine reaches op. temps, but i can give that a try and see if anything changes.

also all my gaskets are new-ish only got about 8k miles on the engine.

I'd double check that all the hoses under the manifold are good, there are a lot in that area

[doridoridori]

Originally Posted by nmerriw

I'd double check that all the hoses under the manifold are good, there are a lot in that area

I'll double check but i had the engine out and replaced everything when it was out so im doubting that's possible but i'll look again