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1992 Chevrolet Corvette Repair Question


Topics covered: Exhaust, Camshaft, Compression.
Mileage: 94,000 miles.

Asked on April 8, 2012

1992 corvette pops in the exhaust when it shifts at close to 5,000 rpm. It's an automatic LT1

1992 Corvette LT1 Auto Trans. When you get on it hard and it shifts close to 5,000 rpm it seems to pop it the exhaust.
Avatar Asked by James Gustafson

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Replied on April 8, 2012

could be a weak exhaust valve. a compression test will verify

if it is when you let off, the AIR diverter valve could be the issue.

If it is on accelaration, it also could be a worn camshaft lobe.

make sure the basics are covered like the plugs, wires, cap and rotor.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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