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Old May 16, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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For some reason my 88 dx rex starts to sputting / hesatate when i push on the gas... its like vrrmmmmmm SURGE vrrrmmm <-- hehe.. Any ideas what it could be and how to fix it
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Old May 17, 2003 | 04:57 AM
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bump
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Old May 17, 2003 | 08:04 AM
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anyone?
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Old May 17, 2003 | 08:11 AM
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Default Re: loss of power!!! (jester)

What is your setup?

It could be your fuel pump or you not getting enough fuel.
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Old May 17, 2003 | 08:32 AM
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maybe your timing is off, your the engine is fireing wrong.
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Old May 18, 2003 | 04:21 AM
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my setup is just a stock 88 dx rex
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Old May 18, 2003 | 04:22 AM
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could that be the why its missing a little bit when idle also?
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Old May 18, 2003 | 06:17 AM
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Check for leaks, vacuum, fuel, etc. Check your dist. Have you done a full tune up lately? How about your fuel filter? That could be clogged.
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Old May 18, 2003 | 09:30 AM
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nope havent did a full tune up lately ... just put in new belts, cv joints,radiator,brakes,blower motor... havent got to a lot of the internals yet
Thanks guys for the help
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