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Bad fuel filter??

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02TruBlueGt

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So when i start my car it starts fine no problems. When i try to rev it up it tries to stall then revs really hi and makes a popping noise then go back sto idleing fine. Anyone got any suggestions as to what it is im thinking clogged fuel filter possibly.
 

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Sounds to me like your timing is off. Anytime you have popping noises, it usually has to do with timing. I seriously doubt you could have plugged the fuel filter that bad and not have any starting issues.
 
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hmm i jsut dont know it starts fine i mean how could timing go off though i havent run the car in like a month and the last time i did the battery just went dead. put a new battery in and it starts right up give it gas and it tries to stall i dont know whats wrong
 
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Pull the codes and see what is happening. Even if there isn't a CEL there could still be codes to give a clue as to what is wrong.

Define "really high"

what mods have you done to the car, please list..

Thanks
 
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no mods at all some gay one pice off road x pipe that was on there when i bought it. It idles normal when i step on the gas it drops to about 100 or so then jumps to about 2500-3000 then goes back to normal.
 

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If it hasn't ran in a month, possibly your fuel injector is sticking? But the best way to find this out would be do dump the codes and then enter the cylinder balance test afterwords.

Don't think a fuel filter that big would clog. It might get dirty, but not clog.
 
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