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Old May 31, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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I have a 84 vette my problem is that it stats up with a lil probelm but it does start going then. I gota keep my foot on the gas to keep it running but sometimes it will run ok untill i put it in gear to drive then it will stale out any idea. new plugs and wires but that dident help

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Old May 31, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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Start with the basics spark and fuel. If you have good spark and are sure of your work then go to gas. Could possibly be fuel pump, filter. Don't just go out and replace parts find your problem first. Your fuel pressure should be between 9-13 psi

Don't want to sound dumb but it does have gas in it? Don't always believe what the fuel gauge is telling you. I refill everytime I get to half a tank.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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Another thing you might want to check is the distributor cap to see if it has a crack in it.

I had the exact same symptoms on another car I owned and it turned out to be a bad cap.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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LOl yah it does have gas im not that stupid i put about 5 gallons in it to make sure that wasent it
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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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Is there an Idle Air Control valve on the L98?
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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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hell idk i just bout it for 700 bucks im new to the whole corvette thing
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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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'84 has the L83, not L98 and yes it does have an IAC. It sounds more like a fuel or vacuum problem than the IAC. But you have to test things to make sure.
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