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need help! total loss of power. 200 1982

I have a 1982 dl that I just picked up for almost nothing. body is in fantastic condition. engine needs some help.

currently there is almost no power. the car idles rough, and nearly stalls if you don't give it gas. once driving, on flat ground I can barely get the car moving. not really enough power to get out of 1st gear unless going down hill.

to date, I have changed the plugs adn plug wires (wires were in bad shape). coil looks old, and I will test it tonight. distributor cap and rotor look good slight corrosion, but nothing out of the ordinary.

hoping someone can give me a list of possibilities that i can check ordered from cheapest to most expensive.

thanks so much!






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New need help! total loss of power. [200][1982]
posted by  someone claiming to be a new and scited volvo owner  on Thu Oct 2 07:35 CST 2003 >


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