1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass car jerking

1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
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JV23
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Engine Performance problem 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic Hi. I have a 3.1l engine in my 96 cutlass supreme sl that jerks bad. It jerks when im on the gas but it really jerks when im at a constant speed anywhere above 40 mph. also the code I have said that the #4 cylinder was misfireing and I seen fuel leaking from the fuel pressure regulator. can you help me, I have already changed the spark plugs, spark plug wires, ignition coils throttle position sensor, idle air sensor, air filter, fuel filter, and both o2 sensors. I need your help!
Feb 17, 2009 at 3:21 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Is there a reason you didn't replace the fuel pressure regulator?

Joe
Feb 19, 2009 at 10:49 AM
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I just noticed it when I posted the message. but since I changed the idle air sensor the jerking got worse. im scared to drive my car now!
Feb 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? Also, have you replaced the fuel pressure regulator?
Feb 19, 2009 at 1:40 PM
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the check engine light is on and the code that showed that the #4 cylinder misfire. I haven't changed the regulator yet but I plan to over the weekend!
Feb 19, 2009 at 2:00 PM
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well, I got the regulator changed but the car is still jerking. I just can't find out what can be causing that. please help!
Feb 21, 2009 at 3:11 PM
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I had this problem with my 96 cutlass, here's what it was.

There is a hose going from the PCV valve up to a hole on top of the intake manifold. There is a rubber grommet that goes around the fitting in that hole. I replaced the grommet, and the jerking stopped, it was sucking in to much air from the top of the intake manifold.

Might fix your problem.
Oct 20, 2009 at 10:23 AM