1983 Chevy Cavalier runs in park,,dies in drive

1983 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MISTER_BOB
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the car runs in park but idles rough,,,I put it in drive and feather the gas pedal it drives but bogs down and dies when I give it gas.. new parts I installed... computer,ignition module,spark plugs and plug wires cap rotor new fuel filter..new thermostat water pump... what a money pit
Sep 29, 2008 at 3:51 PM
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RENAUDTN
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Have you made sure your fuel pressure is within specification? If you have a service manual, check what fuel pressure your car should have and compare with what you get with your car.
If you have low fuel pressure, your car will do what you describe.
It may not be the problem, but that's what I'd check next before replacing more parts.
Sep 30, 2008 at 11:54 AM