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Old Mar 29, 2002 | 10:44 AM
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89 rs just dosnt run right

i recently bought a 89 rs 305 tbi, it had a hesitation problem ,ithoght it might be a dirty fuel filter or the ignition coil now that ive gone over it i noticed that it has had this problem for a while someone has replaced almost every sensor and some of the gas line ive done a diagnostic check it comes up with,lean mixture i have no clue what the problem is can anyone help?!
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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 01:52 AM
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Dana,

Test the oxygen sensor. I'm guessing your error code was a '44', right?

If the sensor is new and/or tests O.K., search the message archives for "lean" and "44".
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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 10:55 AM
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And just for the heck of it check your intake manifold bolts for proper torque.
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