1994 Chevy Beretta Surging

Tiny
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  • 1994 CHEVROLET BERETTA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
I am trying to figure out what could be the cause of my surge issues under constant load. Originally the issue of where it felt as if someone was slowly pinching off the fuel line only after about 2-3 minutes in drive and while driving then would stop at about the 5 min mark. Now, it happeneds after that 2-3 minutes and does not go away.
If I hold at a steady speed, the vehical will near choke itself out and get a load of fuel at the last moment and jump forward or I am able to go to full/near full throttle to get fuel into the engine.
The fuel filter was replaced and it has helped very little, but none-the-less, replaceing it has made a noticable change in how the vehical runs.
I receive no codes and I have not been able to find anyone that can test for the issue since it only seems to occur while driving. So I have been told everything from fuel pump to injectors to head gasket to transmission to exhaust. The one local mechanic I have trusted throughout the years said right to me "I don't know" which so far is the best answer iI have recieved.
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 AT 6:26 AM

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Tiny
MASTERTECHTIM
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It would be nice to know if you have fuel pressure or not, has your mechanic actually done any testing? Also you can try unplugging the egr valve, sometimes they hang up and cause this type of problem. But to get more accurate there are several things that your mechanic can test with his scanner and a fuel gauge
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Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 AT 6:56 AM
Tiny
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So, you want me to drill a hole in my hood to hook up a fuel pressure gauge so it can be read at 40mph?
The issue ONLY occurs while driving, it runs perfect in any gear at idle. Then it runs perfect under full throttle. Testing with a scanner has resulted in no issues and fuel pressure testing while safely being parked has resulted in nothing abnormal.
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Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 AT 12:39 PM
Tiny
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The fuel pressure gauge should be duct taped to the windshield and the gauge run through the center of the hood, it will not kink with the hood shut. This is how the big boys diagnose these problems. ***Have you unplugged the egr valve as I previously mentioned? There are steps you have to do in order to properly diagnose these problems.
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Monday, November 3rd, 2008 AT 9:33 AM

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