my 89 wont stay running on its own
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From: DET313
Car: 89 IROC Z
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5 speed
my 89 wont stay running on its own
ive drained old gas and replaced with 93.i installed new fuel pump filter and injectors...plugs and wires look to be good or should i change them? it starts with starting fluid but i have to play with the gas pedal to keep it running but once i let off it dies out instantly...ANY IDEAS OUT THERE? and my rpm needle stay up wen it does start
Last edited by TBZEKE; Oct 15, 2011 at 05:26 PM.
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From: NY
Car: 87 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: my 89 wont stay running on its own
What do you mean that the rpm needle stays up when it starts? Is your check engine light on? How long has the car been sitting?
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Joined: Oct 2011
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From: DET313
Car: 89 IROC Z
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5 speed
Re: my 89 wont stay running on its own
......wen i turn the key to start it jumps to 7 and then do what it want to do till it cut/turn off..it was sitting for about 8yrs..and yes my check engine light is on
Last edited by TBZEKE; Oct 15, 2011 at 07:12 PM.
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