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1987 Pontiac TransAM-GTA 5.7L Hesitation, Spark Knock >190Deg
Posted to GM Driveability on 10/15/1999

This GM starts hard cold but runs perfectly until the Snap On scan tool shows the coolant temp over 195deg F. At this point it has a hesitation every time the throttle is snapped, to the point it will backfire if held at WOT. It exhibits severe detonation,...

 
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car Vehicle Data

1987 Pontiac TransAM-GTA

VIN [No VIN Available]
Engine5.7 L / 8 cyl
EmissionsUS
SymptomsHesitation, Spark Knock >190Deg
OccursHot, Under Load, on Accel, After a Hot Soak
Misc.Tpi
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car Vehicle Data

1987 Pontiac TransAM-GTA

VIN [No VIN Available]
Engine5.7 L / 8 cyl
EmissionsUS
SymptomsHesitation, Spark Knock >190Deg
OccursHot, Under Load, on Accel, After a Hot Soak
Misc.Tpi