89ARIES wrote: Also, unfortunately, the timing chain on the 2.6 I believe is an interference motor, but non-interference on the 2.2.
I thought the 2.6 liter was a non-interference motor - but maybe I'm wrong.
89ARIES wrote:
and the electronics for OBD1 are DEFINTETLY a pain, as I am going through a nightmare on mine. Nick has no serious computer or electrical problems to worry about. 2.2 and 2.5 engines are always throwing some stupid ass computer code that can be VERY annoying to say the least.
Nick has no serious computer or electrical problems because he has essentially a brand new car not because its a 2.6 liter engine car vs a 2.2/2.5 engine liter car. You have problems with your electrical system because your car is old, the wiring harness is probably marginal or shot, and you don't heed the codes. Your car codes in the past seemed to be indicating that your computer was intermittently losing power or being spiked and resetting. I don't think you have followed Butch's advice to rewire the computer power/grounding or have tried a new computer or have tried replacing the portion of the wiring harness that supplies power/ground to the computer.
The electronics for OBDI are relatively simple and straightforward. Throwing a code is usually a good thing and very helpful in troubleshooting and repair. Saves alot of time in general.