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Subject:87 Lack of power
From:Bess's Buddies
Date:Sun, 2 Dec 2001 18:09:00 -0800

Hi all,

Our 87 has a strange problem... she has fine low end torque, and when not
under load will rev up just dandy, but when she is under load, she won't go
over 3300 rpms no matter what, and has no power over 2000 rpm.

We haven't done a compression check yet, but are planning to. Funny though,
she runs well and purrs otherwise.

Is this a "normal" problem that may be easy to diagnose via the list? She
kinda feels like she has a bad advance on the distributor? Is that possible
in a new car?

Thanks oh wise list!

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