John McLaughlin wrote:

In addition to the need for a compression check:

1. The temperature warning from the cat indicates some sort of an exhaust
restriction...most likely a collapsed cat. I would think this would cause a
host of problems.

2. Pull the plugs and turn the engine over. If you are badly flooded, gas
will be flushed out of the plug holes. The gas washes away oil at the
seals, compromising what sounds like poor compression even further.

3. ATF [ flooding ] - a couple ounces in each chamber can help start an
engine with poor compression.

4. ATF [ stuck seals ] - many claim an ATF treatment can loosen stuck
seals. The procedure is simple - a few ounces of ATF in each chamber.
Rotate engine a few times over 24 - 48 hours. Warn neighbors about white
smoke before starting engine. Watch car smoke like a brush fire for about 5
minutes. Apologize to neighbors for white smoke and promise not to do
treatment again. [ OPTIONAL - Apologize to Fire Department who arrive
shortly after treatment is complete ]

John McLaughlin

 
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