Bumpy Hesitant acceleration w/ check engine light on and mystery poof noise..

Jan 25, 2013 2 Replies

Hello Everyone.



I have a 1998 Lexus GS 300 w/ 191,000.



I don't know how to exactly describe the problem but here goes.



Check engine light is one w/ p1071 code - too lean condition.



The car idles fine. No stalling. No issues.



The car revs fine w/o issue in park.



When I accelerate, I can accelerate normally as long as I go SLOW.



If I give a lot of gas the car revs for a few seconds, you can hear a POOF sound come from the engine and then it eventually accelerates fast like it's supposed to.



I just changed out spark plugs and changed Valve cover gaskets but this problem existed before that. When I change the spark plugs out, I found them drowned in motor oil. When looking into the holes from where the spark plugs go, a lot of "crud" can be seen.



Anyone have a suggestion or can explain the POOF Sound ??



Much appreciated !


I also did replace the MAF sensor but issue still exists...

May be there is some air passing trought aspiration circuit, with a hole opening under pressure.

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required