My van runs rough while in gear and sputters when accelerating, but idles fine in park. It has a 5.0 V-8 and 4 speed transmission. Any idea what could be going on?
20

Asked by bgddyd Apr 16, 2015 at 05:53 PM about the 1990 Chevrolet Sportvan 3 Dr G20 Beauville Passenger Van Extended

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1984 is the year it wouldn't let me
select that old below

6 Answers
144,795

T_S_T answered 9 years ago

Check the spark plug wire, and plug,s,then check the distributor cap and button.

Mark helpful
20

bgddyd answered 9 years ago

If that was what's going on wouldn't it idle rough too?

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
20

bgddyd answered 9 years ago

What about maybe the floats? If the carb was out of tune would it do the same?

Mark helpful
20

bgddyd answered 9 years ago

It also idles rough at a stop while in gear but not park

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Sportvan

Looking for a Used Sportvan in your area?

CarGurus has thousands of nationwide listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet Sportvan Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Guru9FSV8
    Reputation
    70
  • #2
    Wes Warren
    Reputation
    50
  • #3
    Jerman123
    Reputation
    30
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.