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Subject:Re: Bucking questions
From:John Rodgers
Date:Mon, 3 Jun 2002 06:02:41 -0500

Helga Wasserboxer wrote:

>
>    So, I think I have two distinct problems and
> each has some bucking symptoms.
>
> 2)  At tach ranges below around 3600, both my wife
> and I can feel a very slight shudder, or
> hesitation, pretty constantly.  This doesn't
> change, as far as we can tell, with weather or
> engine temp, etc.  Hiway speeds with tach above
> 3800 are a smooth as glass and the engine has very
> good power.
>
> Things I've done recently:
>
>  - all standard tune-up things replaced except the
>    oxygen sensor]

Me to. That very slight jerking/shudder is driving me nuts.  Like Can't
pinpoint the cause. I , too, am open to suggestions.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver