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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 11:17 AM
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From: League City, Texas
Car: 92 RS - For sale
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700 R4
Axle/Gears: yup, it has a peg leg
why does car turn off

ok well just got it running and now it runs ok not great tranny is not in great shape, well whenever I stop and let go of the gas it will turn off unless I hurry and step on the gas. whats my problem please help want to get it running. :hail:
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 11:55 AM
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Well, what do you have and what have you done?
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 06:37 PM
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From: League City, Texas
Car: 92 RS - For sale
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Transmission: 700 R4
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BONE STOCK WELL EXCEPT FOR FLOWMASTER and k&n. they guy who i had gotten the car had broken a main bolt then put the engine back together, but then it wouldn't start so now I got it to start but when I try to test drive it, the car dies whenver I stop
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 07:32 AM
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Ok, what year, engine size and setup do you have?
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 08:16 PM
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Does it just die like you turned off the key, or does it kinda chug and try to stay alive and then die?
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 08:58 PM
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You said tranny isnt too good, its possible your torque converter isnt unlocking... Just a thought.
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Old Jul 12, 2002 | 01:51 PM
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Car: 92 RS - For sale
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well it is the stock 92 rs 305 tbi
well i guess it does kinda of chug and dies cause if I hurry up and press the gas it will stay on
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