I have a 1988 camaro with a 2.8 v6. The car has a slight misfire and idles between 1,500-2,000 rpm and sometimes dies in gear. What could be making it do this?

Asked by Calvinj Sep 09, 2014 at 09:47 PM about the 1988 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I've replaced the egr valve, fixed
some vacuum leaks, put a new coil
and distributor cap on the car.

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Sarge_AZ answered 10 years ago

The fact that it has the 2.8 liter V-6.

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I have a 1988 camaro with a 2.8 v6. The car has a slight misfire and idles between 1,500-2,000 rpm and sometimes dies in gear. What could be making it do this? 1 Answer

I've replaced the egr valve, fixed some vacuum leaks, put a new coil and distributor cap on the car.

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