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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 09:29 PM
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Default Help please Backfiring

My car is backfiring just before it shifts to 2nd gear W.O.T. Leaving the car in drive shifting itsef . I have replaced the opti the plugs & wires. Had a scan tool on it its in perfect tune shows nothing is wrong . Could I be floating valves. this is gettin costly. Its a 92 LT1 Auto .

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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 03:41 PM
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Youre input please
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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The scan tool, is it a Tech 1? Exactly how long ago did you replace the opti? Any plug wires touching the exhaust? Are you using AC DELCO Platinums? Hit any big puddles lately?
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:29 PM
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Dont know scan tool was used 2 differnt mechanics 2 diff scan tools read the same. Replaced the opti plugs & wires 1 month ago. I used all AC Delco parts. And i dont drive it in the rain. This is whats killing me. :confused: :mad
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