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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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Car: 92 z28
Engine: 305 TPI
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Fuel problem i think

Ok somtimes when I'm driving my car at a steady rpm it will go wacky the rpm gauge that is plus i do fill it in the engine. At first I thought this might be the fuel filter or somthing to do with the fuel system, fuel pump or MAF. The RPM guage will bounce a little up and down. I just replaced the fuel filter so next i guess I will clean the injecters and replace the fuel pump or MAF. Any help would be great.

Oh yah its a 92 z28 5.0 TPI stock

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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 10:48 PM
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Car: 92 z28
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I took it to the only mechanic out here and they ran a test on it and it came up clean. Everyone suggests fuel filter but I already replaced it.
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 04:59 PM
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Car: 89 IrocZ
Engine: L98-ish
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Well, you don't have a MAF, so you can rule that out

Does the SES light come on?

Have you checked for codes?

Given it a tuneup lately? (cap/rotor/plugs)
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 05:55 PM
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Well I just got new plugs and fuel filter I might have mistaken the MAF with ECM. I really dont know how to get codes but It might be electrical after reading some other threads about similiar problems.
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 06:54 PM
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theres an article in the Tech articles on the homepage of
thirdgen.org

that tells u the codes and how to get them.. that is, if the SES light is on..

did u put the fuel filter on correctly? if u put it on backwards fuel wont flow properly.

Did the mechanic test the fuel pressure? the injectors may be dirty as well..

some other things to ponder upon..
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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Car: 1972 442 convertible, 1992 RS with L03
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I had the same type of problem and after beating my head on the
dash a couple times I found that the rubber hose from the fuel pump to the metal line inside the tank had a hole in it. The only reason that I found that is because I was changing the fuel pump thinking that was the problem. After that the car is runnig great.
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 10:52 PM
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Originally posted by hydric
theres an article in the Tech articles on the homepage of
thirdgen.org

that tells u the codes and how to get them.. that is, if the SES light is on..

did u put the fuel filter on correctly? if u put it on backwards fuel wont flow properly.

Did the mechanic test the fuel pressure? the injectors may be dirty as well..

some other things to ponder upon..
I can second all that.
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