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Today i started up my 84 gsl took it out of my garage did about a 2 foot peel out. then i was just sitting there then i got smoke coming from under my car and my cat is on fire then i turn it off then put the cat fire out with a hose. start it back up and a have a very bad idle it goes up and down very fast and i dont know if it is because i am running low on gas or if my cat is done or is my motor going to blow (it has over 240k on it)
PLEASE HELP ME FIND MY PROBLEM
PLEASE HELP ME FIND MY PROBLEM
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Okay, but before you run out for a new cat, please check your timing. If you lost your lead ignition, or if your timing is retarded (firing too late) it will roast your exhaust in no time. Only takes a minute to eliminate this as a cause, but could save you lots of $$$...
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