1989 Chevy Corsica missing very bad

Tiny
MILANSDAD
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  • 1989 CHEVROLET CORSICA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
The car has been missing very bad. It does not want to idle or run. When it is moveing it has no power. The fuel mileage is about 8 miles per gallon.I have checked the catilatic converter. There is a very strong smell of gas. What would be the first place to start?Thank you for your help
Sunday, March 21st, 2010 AT 3:51 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following:

1. Defective spark plug.
2. Inadequate spark/coil, defective spark plug wire.
3. Lack of compression
4. False air leakage.
5. Faulty fuel injectors.
6. Insufficient fuel pressure.
7. Contaminated fuel.
8. EGR valve that is leaking.
9. Oxygen sensors
10. Idle air control valve
11. Throttle position sensor
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Sunday, March 21st, 2010 AT 4:05 PM
Tiny
LEGITIMATE007
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I agree with Ras, another thing I found that a lot of people overlook is a partially clogged catalytic
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Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 AT 8:40 AM

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