1987 pontiac firebird v6 2.8l

1987 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PROPERTYOFKAYLA
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my 1987 pontiac firebird v6 2.8l is still stalling on me. stalls about 4 times in a row and sometimes the “check engine” light comes on and stays on. It also still has that knocking noise to it. my car only has 120,000 miles. when I accelerate my car jerks, bogs, and knocks. I heard it could be my timing belt? What else could be causing my car to stall and run rough?

so far i just replaced the spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, fuel filter, and the idle air control valve. so far this has cost me about $300 I was told by auto zone and car x to replace these parts, but the problem still continues…
Jan 10, 2008 at 5:23 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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your car does not have a timing belt. id check your egr valve. these engines have a tendancy of loosening up and causing a exhaust leak and the car runs lean. it is usually very noticable, you can grab it and it will flop around.
Jan 10, 2008 at 5:40 PM