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some problems

Old Mar 7, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Car: 1987 Camaro LT
Engine: V6 2.8 (173)
Transmission: 5spd
some problems

I have a coolent leaking somewhere around the waterpump and when its warm it will stop. My dad thinks there could be a screw that needs to be tightend.

The engine light it on and the diagnostics say MASS AIR FLOW but I replaced that and 4 days later with lots of driving the light is still on. Someone said I have a exhaust leak, could that be the problem bringing up false diagnostics?
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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From: Casselberry, FLA
Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
Engine: 2.8/TBI/TPI
Transmission: V8 T-5/700R4 x2
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open/2.73 open/ 3.27 9 bolt
problem 1

look at your water pump seal. it is probably just starting to go bad if it warms up and stops. There is a "weep hole" on the bottom THAT IS SUPPOSED TO LEAK exactly as you describe to tell you that it is time for a change BEFORE the car leaves you stranded. Unfortunately it seldom works properly. You must be the lucky guy...

Problem 2

Are you running a K&N filter? Sometimes the oil from the filter puts a slight film on the MAF that throws a code and then goes away after a time...
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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Car: 1987 Camaro LT
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problem 1
Should I get that done right a way? How would I fix it

Problem two
I only have some stock air filters, I havn't yet bought the air filter I want
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