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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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So I just dove my car over to re-tighten my header bolts and as I made a u turn and accelerated a started getting a hesitation under acceleration like a putter... no ses light on... any ideas?

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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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I guess start with the spark plugs (all tight, none cracked/broken), plug wires (none loose or burnt), then check the EGR/AIR hook-ups (if you kept all that).
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+1 For plug wires! Check to make sure they aren't burned and the routing is correct.
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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You guys are good it was another spark plug wire. It's a curse.
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