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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 14:52:11 GMT
From: FatHoss <Fatnopsam.com>
Subject: Re: Loss of Power, Black Smoke, 86 9000


I had the same exact symptoms, cause was a bad air mass meter. Check e-bay or the junkyard first, it's a very expensive part. On 28 May 2001 08:42:45 -0700, robnopsamc.com (Rob Snyder) wrote: >Hello All - > >My 86 9000 (turbo, 5 spd), which had been running flawlessly, has >suddenly developed a regular power loss problem under load. In most >cases, the car is perfectly fine, but under moderate acceleration >(pedal halfway down), and at about 3,000 RPM, the car starts >hesitating and emitting great puffs of black smoke. > >The only solution is to back off a little, and it smooths right out. >It does not appear that any dashboard lights are coming on, and I >don't notice any other odd behavior. I've done a quick visual >inspection, and I did not notice any hoses coming unattached, nor >anything else out of whack. > >Any suggestions as to where to start troubleshooting? Granted, it >probably could be one of a lot of things, fuel system or ignition or >otherwise, but the more I can do before having to take it into the >shop, the better. > >Many thanks, in advance. > >Rob Snyder

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