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Old Oct 21, 2005 | 11:47 AM
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when accelerating my car will sputer and it usally happens when in high rpm or after 2000 the tack will jump down then back up its a rebuilt engine with under 40000 on it i think it mighht be my coil packs any suggestions
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Old Oct 21, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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Sounds like it could very well be the dreaded 3800rpm stumble. Do a search, there's been a lot written about what causes it and how to fix it.
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