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4 weeks in the shop. wtf

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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Car: 1991 camaro rs
4 weeks in the shop. wtf

so i got a 91 camaro 305 with 8k miles it was sitting about 4 months and i took it to the car wash washed the motor drove it about a mile and it started idleing up and down then died. It will start right up EVERY time but die and IF i can get it to run for a min. when you put it in gear it dies. Its been in the shop 4 weeks and they are lost. any advice i could give them would be great
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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Car: 91 RS
Engine: LTwon
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Both
Re: 4 weeks in the shop. wtf

Might have gotten water in the motor, but most likely got a sensor wet.

Washing your engine with water is a big no-no, degreaser and a rag works good
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