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Old 03-19-06, 11:23 AM
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New engine starts but dies
what do youthink the problemis. It starts and I can take it to ab out 3 then it just stumbles down and dies
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Old 03-19-06, 01:24 PM
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this is a new rebuild too
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Old 03-19-06, 01:59 PM
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did you set the crank angle sensor? make sure all sensors are plugged in.?
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Old 03-19-06, 02:39 PM
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they are plugged in
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sounds like a major vacuum leak, check all the intercooler lines/hoses and brake booster line and be sure the AFM is plugged in.
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Old 03-19-06, 09:45 PM
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will do again and keep you posted
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Yeah I agree check you vac. lines, I had the same problem with one of my sr20'd 240's,
it turned out that a vac. hose had poped off.
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