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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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new to the forum. i have a 02 vette z51. my car keeps bogging down and wanting to shut off. it does it without warning when i am sitting still or going down the highway. also my oil pressure is reading 130 pounds but it isnt blowing oil out anywhere and the rings are still fine. please help!
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Sounds like reduced engine power. Have you checked for codes yet?
The oil pressure problem is the the funky pressure transmitter. See the sticky at the top of this tech page for all you ever wanted to know and more.
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by TTK98
Sounds like reduced engine power. Have you checked for codes yet?
The oil pressure problem is the the funky pressure transmitter. See the sticky at the top of this tech page for all you ever wanted to know and more.
Welcome to the forum!

And welcome, you will get an education here!
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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WELCOME TO THE FRAY!! With the "stickies" at the top of the forum page and the search features here you can learn a LOT!!!!!
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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not sure what ur talking about by sticky?
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