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1987 Cadillac Seville Repair Question


Topics covered: Backfire, Body, Camshaft.
Mileage: 100,000 miles.

Asked on December 22, 2010

Throtal Body 1987 Cadillac Seville

Cadillac 1987 Seville V8 when accelerating you get a poppin noise our of throtal body? What should we do?
Avatar Asked by Emmy Garcia

Answer

Replied on January 29, 2011

If this is an initial backfire when the throttle is applied, just a one time thing, check that the fuel pressure is adequate. If this is repetitive, you could have a worn camshaft.

Tiny Answered by factoryjack (expert)
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