i have a 86 olds calais.it has a 2.5,the problem is when i start it in the morning it runs really rough,until?
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86 olds- is this a tbi or carb engine?? If you have a tbi model - the most common issue is the AIC it is located on the side of the throttle body - cant miss it you will need a wrench about 7/8 or ~1 inch to remove it - it gets carboned up and needs to be cleaned or replaced they do go out of spec and cause problems- they are computer controlled for cold starts. I have replace many. if its a carbed model you (I doubt) you could have a rebuild issue by now or a cold start choke issue- see a mechanic\nHope this helps \nNorm
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try some octane booster it will clean your fuel injectors and give it some go
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Drive less. Get a tune up, in general use less gas.
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Happened to a couple of my cars. Take yours to a transmission shop. There's no quick fix.
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do you want the procedure, or the spec?  What year is your vehicle - it matters.\nSpec: 8 degrees before top dead center at idle.\nProcedure:  need timing light - timing marks on vibration damper and metal pointer attached to block points to marks - loosen clamp holding distributor down and turn distributor to adjust timing (small movements while running)
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A tune up to start.Plugs,spark plug wires,7mm will do fine.I reccomend bosch platinum plugs or split fire.For a budget,as I am on also,a new air filter will do,I like K&N.A good low restrictive muffler and a 3 inch exhaust will be suffice.You may want to check into a chip if your vehicle has a computer.Stay away from nitrous,your bottom end will not hold.Run a good 89 octane.This will not only improve your power but will also help your fuel mileage.If you want to get wild tear out all the interior and gut the thing to lighten it.You may want to also look into aftermarket undersized pulleys.Your looking at around a grand still at that.You may want to consider a trade for a mid eighties mustang with the 302.You could build a beast with that.Gluck man.Power up....
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Might just be a faulty design of the part. Take it in and see what code comes up. I have a 1996 Old's Ciera that every so often the engine light comes on and it's because  the injectors are dirty. Just another bad design from GM.
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if you don't know what you're doing. go to a local auto parts store and check out the repair manual for it.  it should give you a procedure for replacing it. if it seems like too much, then just get it in the shop.  don't put this off either, becuase if you do, it'll overheat and then you're out an engine.
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Assuming you are at the track.  Pull into the waterbox rev the engine to 2500-3000 rpm.  Dump the clutch and floor it.  Be prepared to spend $ on repairs...
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Have them start it up , listen to the engine. Look under the motor housing to see how clean it is. Look for any build up of oil anywhere on the outside of case. The most important thing that will tell you if it was ran hard and beat up is the condition of the prop.If you are trying to figure out size then just look up what it the boat is rated for, and check out similar boats with smaller or bigger motors.
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you are shifting into a lower gear, it goes  1,2,3,then overdrive to save on gas but has less power, so when you go up a hill it will shift into 3 on its own for more power , when you do that you will use more gas, it makes your motor work a little harder but all in all it causes a little more wear but over a long time ,, just let the car do it on its own.
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if it aint been started in two years u need to drain the old gas out put a new spark plug in if it has a fuel filter change it and a new battery u might put a little gas in the carb but not too much oh and change the oil too with it setting that long
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check the carb, change spark plug...two strokes load up the spark plug very often, check the air filter...and so on..check simple things first..then if u have to rebuild
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6.5 is about right. Shift at 6,000 though. Mine is chipped w/exhaust and the power still dies off about there.
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You could try squirting a bunch of liquid wd40,  it comes in gallons, into the spark plug holes and letting it soak.  leave the plugs out until you get it to move,  I would put a big wrench on the crank pully bolt and try to get it to move,  don't burn up your starter.
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I dont own one but this dude in my town does. 94 supra single turbine. i dont know how much he is boosting but rumors got to me at 900hp maximum. thats all i got to say.
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if you keep it well maintained.. I'm on mine now and its a vintage  lol