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Car Just Died!! IM SEARCHING FOR A GHOST PROBLEM! HELP!

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Old Nov 22, 2001 | 10:24 PM
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Car Just Died!! IM SEARCHING FOR A GHOST PROBLEM! HELP!

ahhhh this car had got me really pissed off!!! i cant find out whats wrong with it!! i was leaving work the other day and it just shut off in the middle of the street. i have no idea why??? now ive replaced the plugs, wires, module and it still just dies. the only way itll stay on is if i pump the carb, if not it just dies!!!! if anyone can help me out PLEASE!! if not the first 50 bucks takes it! haha
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Old Nov 22, 2001 | 10:50 PM
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Car: 85 Camaro SC
Engine: V6
Transmission: 700r4
This sounds like a dieing fuel pump to me.Also it could be bad timing.Does the car set off any codes?
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Old Nov 22, 2001 | 11:03 PM
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no codes dude. the thing is that im not running it with a computer anymore so can i still check for codes? ill try the pump tomorrow, but how can i check the timing cuz the car dies as soon as i let the gas peadle go. thanks dude
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Old Nov 23, 2001 | 01:11 AM
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Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
Engine: 350, ZZ4 equivalent
Transmission: Pro-Built Road Race 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Dana 44
EGR??

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Old Nov 23, 2001 | 09:29 AM
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Try replacing the fuel filter, if that's not it, I would say the fuel pump too.

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Old Nov 23, 2001 | 11:48 PM
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than× guys, tomorrow ill change out the fuel pump and filter as soon as i get up. i hope thats it, got my fingers crossed!! if not im going to EXPLODE!
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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 07:51 AM
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Car: 89 Formula Firebird
Engine: 305 - Demon 525
Transmission: 700R4
Ghost problem, Probley that private Malone riging up you car.

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Old Nov 26, 2001 | 12:02 AM
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private malone?

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