Code 36 why me?
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Code 36 why me?
I never got a check engine light. However, when I did the paper clip method it showed code 36. I noticed my car has been running slightly rough. It's a 93 LT1 Btw. And It recently started to give off a slight ping at lower RPM's under load. Could this be the dreaded OPTI issue? I hate my life. 
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Dude Id much rather have an Opti isssueright now than what Im doing. A tear down of the motor to fix a head gasket. I wish that was my only problem although I dont have an opti so that wont ever be a problem. Best of luck
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So I decided to start my car at night and see what was happening underneath the hood. As my curiosity got the best of me, I noticed my plug wires were putting on a nice fireworks display for me. So I am gonna try plug wires first and see if my problems go away.
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Sounds like you'll wind up doing new plugs, wires, AND a new Opti...possibly a water pump install, too. I would considering all the labor tear-down time involved.
But at least it'll run like new money again once you get everything new in place and buttoned down.
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Nope just wires. I already replaced the plugs last month.
