1980 Porsche 911 Trouble Going Up Hill

1980 PORSCHE 911
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SOFIA09
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1980 Porsche 911 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive

My husband has a 1980 Porsche 911 Targa SC - very sluggish going uphill/inclines. He recently changed the fuel filter, spark plugs, cap, and rotor. Still not performing as well as it should. What do you think it could be?
May 5, 2010 at 2:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging etc. could be caused by one of the following below.

Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
May 6, 2010 at 3:44 AM
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