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1990 Oldsmobile 88 3.8L Extened Crank
Posted to GM Driveability on 7/8/1998

EXTENDED CRANK 30-90 SEC TRIES TO FIRE AT END THEN FINALLY DOES. OR TURN KEY FOR A FEW SECONDS 3-4 TIMES THEN FIRES RIGHT UP. COMPRESSION IS 125 LBS ON ALL CYL. HOLDING TROTTLE OPEN HAS NO EFFECT. CLEANED THROTTLE BODY, AND DID HALL EFFECTS TEST ON CAM/CRANK S...

 
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car Vehicle Data

1990 Oldsmobile 88

VIN 1G3HN54C4L
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl
EmissionsUS FED
SymptomsExtened Crank
OccursCold, Hot, Intermittently
Misc.4 Dr
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car Vehicle Data

1990 Oldsmobile 88

VIN 1G3HN54C4L
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl
EmissionsUS FED
SymptomsExtened Crank
OccursCold, Hot, Intermittently
Misc.4 Dr