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Old 08-04-09, 03:42 PM
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in my car the tach doesn't work, and to me it feels like it redlines quickly...? like the max is shift at 30 from 2nd to third. is this correct? or what
Old 08-04-09, 04:20 PM
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please be a little more descriptive
year.
turbo or n/a.
and please be more clear im having a hard time understanding what u mean
Old 08-04-09, 07:25 PM
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Also include whether it is a manual or automatic transmission.
Old 08-04-09, 09:29 PM
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please add the year, mileage, and mods if any. this info will help us help you.
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+1 for more info.

For the no tach issue, try checking your trailing coil (search for the procedure). I don't really follow your 2nd problem.
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He probably means he has to shift at 30 miles per hour from second to third? redlines in second gear at 30mph?
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yea it acts like it redlines sooner than its sapose to .. anyways its a 1987 stock manual non turbo 2nd gen. ...other than that it seems to run good..needs a tune-up though. i just put a new fuel pump on it along with a new master cylinder and slave cylinder
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153 000 miles on it
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Bad plugs can cause wierd symptoms. Personally I'd start there imo.
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yea bro get your car tuned up, buy a haynes manual. thats a good start. you just got your car?
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153 000 miles on it


The is how many miles my 87 had when the engine blew...... that should chear you up.
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Originally Posted by AUGieDogie
The is how many miles my 87 had when the engine blew...... that should chear you up.
Priceless input. Very useful




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