1989 Oldsmobile Ciera rough running

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DOCTOR_MIIDNITE
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Engine Performance problem
1989 Oldsmobile Ciera 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I have a 1989 olds with a 2.8 engine. First the fuel pump went out so i replaced that, then a fuel injector went bad and i replace that also replaced the plugs and wires. The car still runs rough bad idle, stalling, fuel smell, and surges as you drive down the road like it gets a miss cuts off and picks back up any help please.
Apr 29, 2010 at 5:41 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Clean out the idle air control valve and check and test the throttle position and manifold absolute pressure sensors.
Apr 29, 2010 at 6:46 AM
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