1988 Chevrolet Celebrity RE: car problem

1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
98,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KALZETH007
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OK its a 1988 Chevy Celebrity, has just a little over 98,0000 miles on it now. The car is acting funny and I cant figure it out. It starts with no problems but idle seems a little high and will flux up and down while in park. If I don't let it sit and run for a few min before driving it then it will stall out. It doesn't matter how soft or hard i hit the gas pedal. It will sometimes do this while driving and acts like its losing power. Not burning oil, changed plugs and fuel filter so far. I run Lucas complete fuel system cleaner in every tank since i got the car to help clean it out. Air filter needs changed but not bad really. Whats causing this? I cant find a vacuum leak anywhere. This is driving me nuts and want to get it fixed so I can move on to other things.
May 15, 2014 at 3:23 PM
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HMAC300
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check for a vacuum leak first then the dist had a problem in those years the reluctor would crack but you need a magnifying glass to see it. but it sounds more like the vacuum leak and check fuel pressure with a gauge should 9-11psi. it may be leaking under tbi unit. scan for codes as well.
May 15, 2014 at 4:30 PM