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Old 06-23-2005, 11:56 AM
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Car: 1987 Firebird Formula
Engine: 305 TPI, for now...
Transmission: TH700R4
Car dies at idle.

Once in a while my car dies at Idle. If I keep my foot on the gas it will hold RPM. When I start it, it fires right up but if I don't give it gas it just dies. I have already changed the Cap, Rotor, Plugs, and Fuel Filter. Maybe a Fuel Pressure Reg? EGR? It's been doing this off and on for a couple of weeks. Also when the car is doing this and I come up to a stop sign, to keep the car running i have to shift into Neutral and give it gas. Help.
Old 06-25-2005, 11:41 AM
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Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: 383 Fuel Injected
Transmission: Pro-Street 700-R4 by Pro-built
Axle/Gears: Moser 12 bolt w/posi
Check ignition timing, fuel pressure, maybe even do a compression test. It is probably something simple, most problems usually are. What is your idlle speed set at?
Old 06-29-2005, 10:40 AM
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Once the engine is warm it will Idle at 500rpm.
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