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Old 08-11-2004, 01:30 AM
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HELP !! Engine or something shaking

hey guys I have this shaking problem since I got the car. sometimes my engine or transmission shake and jump alot (especially while up hill) when I press the gas and release the clutch. I have already changed my engine and transmission mounts but it only improve alittle. Can someone please help me with this. thanks
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Old 08-11-2004, 04:24 PM
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try puttin premium gas...
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Old 08-11-2004, 10:51 PM
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what octane does it suppose to use?
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Old 08-11-2004, 11:13 PM
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you sure your letting the clutch out correctly?
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Old 08-12-2004, 03:28 PM
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Originally posted by jackyliem
what octane does it suppose to use?
premium.

if u go lower.. lets say 87.. yur engine will run like crap.
i said it without knowin what gas are you runnin on.
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Old 08-12-2004, 07:17 PM
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I run 87 and my engine runs just fine thank you very much. Prob just the bucking bronco. Like Hykynx said, you;'re timing right?
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Old 08-13-2004, 12:17 AM
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well I guess. I have been driving manual for two years and it only happen once a while. especially when there are 3 or 4 passangers
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check your plugs too
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Old 08-14-2004, 10:21 AM
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well i guess now is the time to take your car to a mechanicshop and see whats up...
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yah our cars dont require premium gas...mine runs on 87 just fine...
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yea I think 87 is just fine too cuz KA is a truck engine after all.
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