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1989 Chevrolet Sprint Repair Question


Topics covered: Air filter, Alternator, Battery.
Mileage: 307,000 miles.

Asked on February 24, 2012

89 chevy sprint runs but when in gear dies?

Have had car a month nothing but problems first was alternator and battery then the wire between the two went problem solved now car runs but when u put it in gear it dies thought it was the plugs changed them then thought it could b the carb sprayed carb cleaner on it replaced air filter still nothing car idles better but when u p;ut it in 1st is sputters out replaced the fuel filter didnt do nothing im seriously gunna give up and crush this piece of shit if someone doesn't help me out with this

Avatar Asked by shawnthomson666

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Replied on February 24, 2012

Check for vacuum leaks and check the idle air control valve

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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