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crappy running engine-1984 245 200 1984

My car is running like crap. I changed the spark plugs, which were real dirty, but it still runs real bad, especially when I start it, it will slow down and almost die, then rev itself back up and then almost die again, again and again. It runs a little better after a while, but not much better. When I take my foot off the gas I hear a very slight clunking noise, sometimes with a rattling. And the exhaust smells rich. Could I need a valve adjustment? I have maintenance records indicating it happened 10,000 miles ago, but that was b4 this car sat for a year and a half b4 I rescued it. 02 sensor? Or do I need an engine rebuild? Thanks to all...

Nick






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New crappy running engine-1984 245 [200][1984]
posted by  Nick Stooge  on Wed Apr 14 13:14 CST 2004 >


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