1996 Volvo 960 Engine hesitates when accelerator pressed

1996 VOLVO 960
158,700 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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METRIC1000
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Idle is rough, engine struggles and pops when you depress the accelerator, like the old cars did when the timing was way off. But no codes are found.
Apr 12, 2008 at 4:07 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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you may have a fuel system problem, check and replace the fuel filter, check all tune items and check for vacuum leaks as well

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 12, 2008 at 9:08 PM
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