Re: 91 V8Q - Soot in Tail Pipe

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <e58627b1.3673ab75@aol.com> JCMosko@aol.com writes:

> I am a relatively new owner(two weeks) of 91V8Q with 91K miles.  Love the car
> and want to keep it running well. Notice that there is some black soot in the
> tailpipe.  Is this normal?  Car does not appear to be burning oil.    There is
> a very slight hesitation on acceleration.   Otherwise, get it to 4000rpm and
> say goodbye to the stoplight.

It's running _very_ rich and probably has a dead O2 sensor.

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