1989 Chevy Cavalier running rough

1989 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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i have an 89 cavalier that when i start it i have to hold the gas to the floor and when it starts i have to hold the gas for a minute so it will idle and while idling or accelerating it runs with a terrible miss spitting and sputtering and rolling black smoke
Mar 19, 2009 at 5:09 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check fuel pressure/coolant temperature sensor/idle air control valve and throttle position sensor
Mar 19, 2009 at 5:24 PM
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