[net.auto] Fiero engine problem

cpr0@bunny.UUCP (C. Rosebrugh) (07/20/85)

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I have an '84 Fiero SE with that much *respected* 1.75 valves
per cylinder, 4-banger "Iron Duke" engine. My latest problem
(in a continuing drama...) is that as I cruise along at a 
constant speed, after a while something happens back there in 
that there engine compartment that affects the car as if 
someone is stomping on the gas pedal repeatedly (like a 
delta function (spike), not a ramp). I don't know much
about engines (redundant, seeing as I bought the car...)
and am wondering if anyone out there would have a good guess,
or a real answer. I actually like the car alot. Could it be
partially blocked fuel injectors?

Thanks for any help.

            Christopher Rosebrugh
            GTE Labs, Waltham, Mass.

                 !harvard!bunny!cpr0   uucp

dj@trsvax (07/26/85)

I seem to have a similar problem with my Sport Coup-ayyyyy.
The durn thing will sometimes run smooth as silk, while other
times it acts like only three of the four cylinders are hitting.
I thought it was the SHELL 2000 gas I switched to, but now it
looks like I'll have to take it in for a good ol' tune up.

				- leiomah -

ayers@convexs.UUCP (07/31/85)

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I have an '84 Fiero SE with that much *respected* 1.75 valves
per cylinder, 4-banger "Iron Duke" engine. My latest problem
(in a continuing drama...) is that as I cruise along at a 
constant speed, after a while something happens back there in 
that there engine compartment that affects the car as if 
someone is stomping on the gas pedal repeatedly (like a 
delta function (spike), not a ramp). 
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I have the same car, and had the same problem.  It was the "TPS
Sensor" -- connects to the computer.  Replaced that sucker under 
warranty, and the car runs fine now.


Good Luck!
blues, II