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Backfiring

Tiny
WHITE88CAMARO
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  • 1988 CHEVROLET CAMARO
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88 Camaro had a complete tuneup. It backfires & stumbles when going up a hill
Friday, July 22nd, 2011 AT 3:08 PM

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Tiny
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Did this happen after tune?
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Friday, July 22nd, 2011 AT 3:19 PM
Tiny
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Friday, July 22nd, 2011 AT 3:21 PM
Tiny
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What was replaced?
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Friday, July 22nd, 2011 AT 3:28 PM
Tiny
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Plugs, wires, cap & rotor plus timing set
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Friday, July 22nd, 2011 AT 3:33 PM
Tiny
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Timing set you mean chain and gears? If yes marks dead on? Check firing order and wire routing original position. Is coil in DIST cap or external?
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Friday, July 22nd, 2011 AT 3:46 PM

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