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Old 06-07-2004, 08:36 AM
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Exclamation This happens only when I drive for the first time of the day...

Every morning when I start to drive, I press on the gas(1/4 down) and I feel my car hesitating for a while and the hestitating stops and I feel my car releasing the power it was holding back. And the more I drive, the hesitatiion disappears.

Do you know what is going on? My last modification was my 2400-2800 TCI Torque Converter and before that I replaced my spark plug, spark plug wires and opti too.
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Old 06-07-2004, 09:35 AM
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My car seems to be doing the same thing. This didnt start until I put the new exhaust system on.
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Old 06-08-2004, 03:09 AM
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Is there any white smoke coming out of the exhaust?? When head gaskets start to go the leak a little bit of fluid in the chamber then will clear out and be fine until it sits for an extended period of time.....just a thought and a quick check...
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Old 06-08-2004, 07:26 AM
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Is that leak bad for our car? Is there another way to check for that issue or do I need to ask someone to follow me around when I am driving to verify the white smoke status...
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Old 06-08-2004, 09:17 AM
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Originally posted by ping0317
Is that leak bad for our car? Is there another way to check for that issue or do I need to ask someone to follow me around when I am driving to verify the white smoke status...
Blown headgaskets are bad leaks on any vehicle. Just crank it up and walk out behind your car to check for the white smoke. Might also pull of your radiator cap when it's cold, then crank it up. If you see little bubbles coming up, you're gonna be in for some pricey repairs.
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Old 06-08-2004, 03:42 PM
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thanks! Going to do that today. I hope those symptoms don't show up!
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