Weird thing happening.... mechanic can't figure it out?
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Weird thing happening.... mechanic can't figure it out?
I've got a 1984 GSL-SE that I've had for 6 1/2 years now and it's started doing this weird thing. It kind of surges and hesitates whenever I have to slow down at all. If I'm accelerating it doesn't seem to be as bad. It almost feels like there's a plug in the gas line and as soon as I let my foot off the accelerator it bucks/jerks/bunny hops. Sorry, really hard to describe. I took it into my mechanic, who specializes in rotaries, and he ruled out the fuel pump, filter, and air flow meter, but can't figure out why it's doing that. And, he charged me $90.00 to tell me that, but that's another story
Anyone got any other ideas of what it could be? I tried using a better grade of fuel; didn't help. It continues to get worse. And, it's particularly prominent in lower gears 1 and 2. Any thoughts?
Anyone got any other ideas of what it could be? I tried using a better grade of fuel; didn't help. It continues to get worse. And, it's particularly prominent in lower gears 1 and 2. Any thoughts?
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My guess would be that TPS adjustment will nail this one. Please post back with whether that fixed it or not.
Also, don't let the mechanic charge you for a new one - it's only an adjustment. If he thinks a $90-120 part is going to fix it, guess what...? that part has to be adjusted too when it's installed!
Good luck with it,
Also, don't let the mechanic charge you for a new one - it's only an adjustment. If he thinks a $90-120 part is going to fix it, guess what...? that part has to be adjusted too when it's installed!
Good luck with it,
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