Throttle Body is backfiring

Tiny
EMMY GARCIA
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  • 1987 CADILLAC SEVILLE
  • V8
  • FWD
  • 100,000 MILES
Cadillac 1987 Seville V8 when accelerating you get a popping noise our of throttle body? What should we do?
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 AT 6:21 AM

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Tiny
FACTORYJACK
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If this is an initial backfire when the throttle is applied, just a one time thing, check that the fuel pressure is adequate. If this is repetitive, you could have a worn camshaft.
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