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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 10:04 PM
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I have an 83 gmc jimmy s15 4x4 with a 2.8L 2bl carb and i have almost no power. It starts and runs fine, but when i goto drive it, it has almost no power. It has a leak from i think where the tea case and the tranny go together. It basically dumps from there. Can anyone help me??? I need to get it fixed soon so i can drive it. And get it licenced. PLEASE HELP!!!
 
Old Aug 11, 2013 | 03:43 AM
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well, if its leaking trans fluid badly, do you know if you smoked the trans?
 
Old Aug 11, 2013 | 12:09 PM
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when my 85 had no power it was due to the cat being extremely clogged, it would idle and rev fine but felt like i was pulling a 3000lb trailer
 
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