1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII
140,000 MILES
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MARKV111
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car idles smooth but cuts out when you give it gas, Put it in gear will hesitate when you give gas but if you give it alot of gas it runs like a race car
Jan 26, 2013 at 12:07 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for vacuum leaks at the intake.
Jan 26, 2013 at 12:11 AM
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MARKV111
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ok thanx, also after you give it alot of throttle you get a bad smell in the car like boiled eggs
Jan 26, 2013 at 12:35 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check your catalytic converter. I think it is plugged. It can put off a rotten egg smell.
Jan 26, 2013 at 2:49 AM
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MARKV111
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thanxs, is there anyway to check catalytic coverters myself have no way to get car to a shop?
Jan 27, 2013 at 4:58 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It is checked by back pressure. If you never did it before, I would recommend a shop. Also, at night time, check to see if the converter is getting red hot. If it is, it is plugged.
Jan 27, 2013 at 6:25 PM
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MARKV111
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thanx will check
Jan 28, 2013 at 6:18 PM
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Let me know what you find.
Jan 29, 2013 at 2:54 AM