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i have a 1988 chevey corsica with a 2.8 v6 and when i drive it in the rain or snow it starts to run like its missing.

Submitted: 1033 days and 23 hours ago.

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Value: $9

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1988 Chevrolet corsica 2.8 v6

Already Tried:
new wires

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Those symptoms are typical of the problem with any of the secondary ignition components not being insulated properly.
This includes the plugs, wires, dist cap, rotor and coils when they are individual.
A good thorough tune upo usually resolves it.

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Answered:	1/24/2007

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i have a 1988 chevey corsica with a 2.8 v6 and when i drive it in the rain or snow it starts to run like its missing.

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Those symptoms are typical of the problem with any of the secondary ignition components not being insulated properly.This includes the plugs, wires, dist cap, rotor and coils when they are individual.A good thorough tune upo usually resolves it.

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Optional Information:
1988 Chevrolet corsica 2.8 v6

Already Tried:
new wires

Those symptoms are typical of the problem with any of the secondary ignition components not being insulated properly.
This includes the plugs, wires, dist cap, rotor and coils when they are individual.
A good thorough tune upo usually resolves it.