Hello Chaps. Just wondering if any of you could offer advice on my 1987 Chevy Caprice. She mis-fires at times, you never know when its going to happen, its never on a certain road or specific speed, its almost like a silent back-fire (if you know what I mean) On idling in traffic or at a stop sign, her idle is rather lumpy, and at times makes the car rock from side to side. Fumes smell rather rich, and they are very over-powering. Its bad at times. She's not: over-heating, using oil or water But, she has started guzzling fuel, a lot more than normal. Any ideas or suggestions are gratefully received. Thankyou in advance. Kurty.
sounds like the choke is sticking could be the pull off or the adjuster usually the pull off will do it but once its warm it should straighten out
It helps to have only one thread running on the same problem, while you have two. Makes for poor advice continuity. I would suggest you delete this one and take all your answers in the other one.
First, pull the plugs and check them. See if all the plugs are alike, or if it is only one or two that are fouled. Black carbon means rich. Wet black means oil. Let us know what you find, and post pictures of them. Then we can help figure out what the problem is. Chances are it is something very easy to fix.
Many thanks for your help chaps. She's booked into another America Car specialist here in my home town now. So see what this guy thinks, - hope its sorted though as I think this will (as suggested) be abit of a snowball effect!
