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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Help! I recently had a blown head gasket replaced on my 95 camaro with 5.7l with auto trans and now it's doggy, no power at all, and it's missing terribly. The head gaskets, valve guides, etc. everything in a head gasket kit were replaced. When I try (try being the key word) to romp on it the check engine light comes on and then goes off as soon as I let off on the accelerator. Fuel pressure 46 psi. (changed the fuel pump because of this. no change). Wondering if the mechanic crossed a couple plug wires or the coolant sensor is bad or maybe even the opti.?? Also its shifting late from 2nd to 3rd gear and then seems like it wants to stall after it kicks into 3rd gear. Everything is stock. Has 160 k on it. I saw the engine when it was open and it has supprisingly little wear on the cylinders. I hate to be a parts changer but I think I'll change the coolant sensor and the ICM and see what that does.I dont buy parts at autozone but I went there to have my codes read and was unsuccesful. Any ides gentlemen? Thank you
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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Does it run fine at an idle or does it skip then also??
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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Your light isn't flashing right?
Like already asked, does it do it when idling/cold start ups?
Typically the ICM will act up when it's hot. If the mechanic didn't give any care not to protect the opti from getting wet, yes he could have junked it. You can easily bring up a spark plug wiring diagram and TRIPLE check all those are wired and SNUG on the plugs, actually pull them off and listen for the click/pop seal.
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 02:21 AM
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If you picked it up not running properly, why not go right back to the mechanic or garage, and complain?
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 02:26 AM
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throttle position sensor was my problem, idled high as well...




try to pull some codes rather than blindly throwing parts at it
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 11:59 PM
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You need to take it back or you may void any work they already did.
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