1988 Chevy Camaro running problem

1988 CHEVROLET CAMARO

190,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

KEY_JERRY

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i have a 88 carmaro it has the 2.8 liter egine i got it put in time and put a lot of parts still dont run right it back fires looses power when you plug up the m.a.f senser up plug it it runs ok but after it reaches nomal running temp it starts back fireing and looses power it has oil water new water pump i have replaced everything but the modules in the distriditor
and the e.c.m help please i have about 500 dollers in it now like to drive it

thanks

May 22, 2009 at 7:41 PM

RASMATAZ

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Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this).
Bad MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor
Bad TPS (throttle position) sensor
Bad or dirty MAF (mass airflow) sensor
Low fuel pressure (leaky fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump)
Vacuum leaks (intake manifold, vacuum hoses, throttle body, EGR valve)
Bad gasoline (fuel contaminated with water or too much alcohol)

Sometimes, what feels like a hesitation is actually ignition misfire rather than lean misfire. The causes of ignition misfire may include:

Dirty or worn spark plugs
Bad plug wires
Weak ignition coil
Wet plug wires

May 22, 2009 at 7:50 PM

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