1989 Pontiac Firebird rough idle and jerking

1989 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
128,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DJNEAMAN
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I have an 89 pontiac firebird when i floor it, it starts to jerk and sound like its losing power. If i baby it it is fine and doesn't do it. It also has a rough idle and stalls when in drive with the brake on sometimes. waht could be causing this?
Jan 24, 2008 at 11:51 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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clogged fuel filter is the first thing i would check. restricted cat conveter?
Jan 24, 2008 at 2:30 PM