what do i do now

1996 GMC C1500
261,701 MILES
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ALLENSIRMANS
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i got a 96 gmc 1500 with a 4.3 v6 i replaced intake gaskets last week then i started skipping so i then checked and changed the spark plugs, wires, cap, and rotor button and it still hasn't solved my problem.
Sep 8, 2012 at 4:14 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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did you remove the spider?? if you did. double check it for the injectors.

make sure there are no vacuum leaks at the upper intake and the lower intake.

Roy
Sep 8, 2012 at 4:16 PM
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ALLENSIRMANS
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ok thank you
Sep 8, 2012 at 5:06 PM
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i sprayed penetrating oil on and areound the upper and lower intakes and there was no change in the skip
Sep 8, 2012 at 5:25 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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did you verify the spider under the upper intake?? did you have the spider out??

Roy
Sep 9, 2012 at 2:25 AM
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