1985 Chevy Cavalier I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR.

1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHAZCOINC1989
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WHEN I PUT THE CAR INTO REVEARSE AND LET MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AS IT GOES BACKWARDS ITS STARTS TO SHAKE AND IT WANTS TO STALL. BUT IT DONT. WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. ALSO AS SOON AS I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF COASTING IT SLOWS DOWN. IS THIS A PROBLEM. AND IF IT IS WHATS CAUSING IT.
Jun 5, 2009 at 9:54 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the shaking coming from the engine or do you think something is causing a drag? Also, as far as the drag you experience when you let off the gas, make sure the rear brakes are properly adjusted, and make sure the front calipers are not sticking.
Jun 9, 2009 at 12:07 PM
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