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Old 10-20-2005, 03:38 PM
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Car: 87 Iroc
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: Automatic
car dies...after idling

i just replace the altenator and the thermostat. The temp. reads normal but sometimes when i start to drive again after stopping at a light or something the car dies. Then it wont turn over for like 15 secs. What could be the problem?
Old 10-21-2005, 02:47 PM
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Car: 1989 GTA
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Axle/Gears: Moser 12 bolt w/posi
Sounds like you need a tune-up.
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