hiccup when accelerating uphill

[joshfleming80]

Hello Everyone,

I have an '89 that since me we moved from Utah to Seattle area it has developed a hiccup when I accelerate up hills. It also tends to "lag" when I try to step on it from a stop.

I did not notice this at all in Utah and the only difference between these two locations is the octane rating going from 91 to 92.

I had a Ford ****** in the past develop this same type of problem and it turned out to be the spark plug wires. Just want to make sure I have some idea before I take it into a shop for repairs. (Sorry, have not worked on this car yet myself)

Thank you for your advice and help
Josh

 

[Green Sho]

pull out your spark plug wires and see if there's oil sitting down on your spark plugs. that should be the first place you look.

 

[joshfleming80]

Just out of curiosity, what if I do find oil in there? Am I looking at poor spark plug wires or possibly something else?

Thank you

 

[VADERSHO]

Just out of curiosity, what if I do find oil in there? Am I looking at poor spark plug wires or possibly something else?

Thank you

There are rubber O rings that seal where the valve cover and the head meets, they more than likely have gone bad, you will also need to replace the valve cover gaskets also, but this should all come in a kit.

It may be a good idea while you have the covers off to replace the spark plugs and wires then it will all be done.