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Old 06-23-2006, 05:46 PM
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Car: 88' Chevy. Camaro Iroc-Z
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car running ruff smelling gas?

so i just bought an 88' 305 tpi. Car was running great until a couple days ago when i filled up the tank. As soon as i started the car i could feel the differece in the motor. it is idiling around 750 if that right i dont know. Plugs seem fine car is getting gas but smells like its running to rich.? ?
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Any error codes? Since you've checked plugs, did you also check wires, cap, and rotor? Is the 750 RPM idle in gear or neutral?
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Car: 88' Chevy. Camaro Iroc-Z
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in gear and out of gear. got codes 32 33 and 35 thinking its the MAP sensor. Where is that stupid thing located on the motor?????
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88 TPI were not MAP equiped. They have a MAF on the intake ducting right before the throttle body.
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