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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 06:18 AM
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need help

my frnd has a 96 v6 3.8 camaro, and he has the following probs
1-when the car is idle the engine is vibrating
2-on freeways the car is reving up
3-on freeways the rpm goes to 3000 and breaksdown
4-there is oil in one spark plug (not sure)
according to a mechanic there is less combustion in one head, and one valve is not working.
if u guys have any idea, help me out
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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Re: need help

This is a site for 3rd Gen F-Bodys. Go to this site. they can help you better with the 4th Gens. ----> LINK
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 05:26 AM
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Re: need help

thx
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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Re: need help

Those guys there is the place to go for the especially you 4th gen 3.8s. They know everything about those motors.
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