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Derek
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Member # 2210

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Ok I have a 96 V-6 Comaro About a month ago it started cutting out around 3000 rpm and it just keeps getting worse i havent owned the car that long so i dont know how long it has been since things have been replaced and ideas where to start?

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2002Z4CSS
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Member # 1393

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Have you ever changed the fuel filter? When you mean cutting out...is it a engine miss or is it actually stalling the engine? Is there a service engine soon light on before this happens? Does it cut out even at 3000 rpms in park?

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WS6
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Member # 2079

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I would replace the fuel filter ASAP! The engine may be starving for fuel and it will seem like its cutting out. Also make sure your fuel cap is in good condition, it the correct one and always tighten it till it ratchets a couple of clicks.

A clogged fuel filter can kill the fuel pump and leave you stranded. The fuel is located inside the fuel tank and can be rather costly to replace. I have heard of some saying it cost them over $500 to replace it. Fuel filter is less than $20.

Check you owners manual for recommended filter servicing.

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Bill Mason
2nd Gear
Member # 1807

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quote:
Originally posted by WS6:
The fuel is located inside the fuel tank and can be rather costly to replace.

REALLY.....I was not aware of that!!

[Big Grin]

Sorry, I just could not resist....way to good to go to waste.

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2002Z4CSS
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Member # 1393

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The fuel filter on my old 1999 Z28 and 2002 SS is on the left side rear subframe area in front of the axle.The fuel sending unit in the tank had a sock to trap the big debris.

The fuel filter is not shown in this picture but you can see the fuel lines take a sharp turn to the left side...the filter is in that general area.

[ 17. January 2004, 09:21 AM: Message edited by: 2002Z4CSS ]

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BrostalSS
1st Gear
Member # 1830

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:
[QB] The fuel filter on my old 1999 Z28 and 2002 SS is on the left side rear subframe area in front of the axle.The fuel sending unit in the tank had a sock to trap the big debris.

The fuel filter is not shown in this picture but you can see the fuel lines take a sharp turn to the left side...the filter is in that general area.

QUOTE]

It's in the same exact location on the third gens.

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westell
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Member # 2034

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my old '94Z would act like that when the opti-spark system was shorting out.

talking about costly to replace [Frown]

check your ignition

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