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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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i just bought my z-28 about a month ago and have already encountered several problems.one thing is when i hit the gas when i am at low rpm's but in 3rd or higher gear it sputters. auto zone says my o2 sensors are reading lean. i also have an exhaust leak on the passenger side exhaust manifold. could all of this be linked together and where do i start? thanks
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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the ignition is working hardest @ low rpms and high load. In both camaros I've owned, a plug and wire change fixed the sputtering. You also might want to do a seafoam service.

EDIT- and don't take advice from autozone. They are good for parts and code-reading.
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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i have sea foamed my car and it runs a lot better. but when i'm just cruising in the third and hit the gas it starts sputtering thanks for the input. i'll give it a shot
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