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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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weird sputtering?
This just started happen to me but when i hit 7000rpm it started to sputter like its hitting redline or something. It also did it once at 6500rpm. Anyone think it coul dbe the plugs or the fuel filter?
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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Likely the fuel filter, or weak pump.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 05:42 AM
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Check your cap/rotor...
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 05:44 AM
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Check hoses for vacuum leaks too.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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i got no vacuum line.. rats nest removed. cap and rotor are only like a year old. i am going to try fuel filter in the coming weeks
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