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Old 12-03-2005, 02:16 PM   #2
rruddfan21
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Re: 93 cavalier chugs and sputters

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Originally Posted by JDMHOTROD2(Robert)
i just replaced the spark plugs, plug wires, heat sensor, crank shaft sensor, o2 sesor, ignition control modual. before i replaced all these parts it whould chug and stall and not start backup for hours. now it chuggs when i get on the gas, it dont stall no more and it runs and drive fine when i drive like a granny, but everytime i get on it a bit it start chugging like it wants to die, my friend told me it was the fule pump but i dont wanna go spend $120 for a fule pump if thats not the problem. if i have modified the car by havibng a free flowing cat and stright pipes and a cold air intake but did not upgrade the fule injectors or pump could that be my problem? and one more question, my motor (2.2) will not run on regular spark plugs (like the ones you get at the auto parts sotr for $2.00 each) the only way it will run is with platinum no gap spark plugs witch run $8.99 each, kinda expensive for a poor dude like me.
check engine light on?? how old is the fuel filter? do you hear a hissing noise in the engine compartment (vacuum leak)?? how is the compression?? are spark plugs gapped properly??
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