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Van Starts and Idles......Then Dies When You Hit The Gas....Ideas?

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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 10:05 AM
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Default Van Starts and Idles......Then Dies When You Hit The Gas....Ideas?

I just bought a 98 Chevy Van, 4.3L V-6, in mint condition other than an engine problem. I haven't really troubleshooted anything yet, just looking for a few possible suggestions as to what it might be. The van starts right up and runs at idle fine, even for an extended period of time. As soon as you put it in gear and hit the gas, she sputters and dies. Anyone run across this before? Thanks for the help.

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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 4:56 PM
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i'd start with looking for a vacumm leak and cheking timming.
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