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1998 Chevrolet Astro Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Check engine light, Distributor.
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Asked on June 10, 2010

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Engine Performance problem
1998 Chevy Astro 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 250000 miles

was running fine shut it off started again drove 2 blocks went to accelerate and acted like not getting gas then took off but running like it is not firing on all cylinders changed the distributor cap as we found it was loose had broken hold on one ear. changed the plugs still same problem HELP please
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Replied on July 19, 2010

Did you replace the plug wires? Have you checked fuel pump pressure? Is the check engine light coming on?

Let me know.

Joe

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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