Throttle Body is backfiring

1987 CADILLAC SEVILLE
100,000 MILES • V8 • FWD
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EMMY GARCIA
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Cadillac 1987 Seville V8 when accelerating you get a popping noise our of throttle body? What should we do?
Dec 21, 2010 at 10:21 PM
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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.
Jan 28, 2011 at 8:32 PM
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