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engine running bad all of a sudden

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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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engine running bad all of a sudden

i got a automatic 94 z28.
today i went to start it and it hesitated really bad then finally started up.
when i started driving, it was really rough, like it was having trouble accelerating and it just sounded rough. spark plugs? any suggestions would really be appreciated. thanks
Old Sep 20, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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burnt wire, bad iginition coil, bad plugs, bad opti, bad maf, stuck injector, etc

the list goes on and on

scan it or start replacing cheap **** then go from there (i.e. - plugs)
Old Sep 20, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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Is there an SES light? Almost sounds like an engine misfire. As suggested, check over plugs and wires for starters. Also look for any obvious vacuum leaks.
Old Sep 20, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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brand new ignition coil, new optispark, new wiring. but i just found out my radiator needs to be flushed, would that be the reason for the roughness? and my engine is ticking.
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