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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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engine run on

just picked up a 89 RS (305 TBI) and it has a run on problem. It runs for 5 seconds after the key is turned off.
How can I fix this?
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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Car: 1985 Camaro Z 28
Engine: 305 LG4
Transmission: 700R4
timing may need to be adjusted
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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 03:59 AM
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Car: 92 caddy PIMP
Engine: 4.8
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dieseling? Ive had a problem like that. Did a tune up on it and it stopped.

Nate
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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 06:01 AM
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tune up, change timing, change octane grade of fuel
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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 07:09 PM
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thanks for the replys.
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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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Car: 86 IROC-Z
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42s/posi/disc
my car also did the same thing and also would not idle for crap i switched to 94 octane gas and it runs like a charm now.
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