Hey guys i have a problem that i need some additional advice to find out the problem. well when i accelerate i have no pick up once so ever. usualy i have tons of pick up but it just bogs down. any suggestions ? i replace plugs, and thermostat. please help me out with any information possible. thanks

 

If you have a '99, it is a 3.8. Possible things to look at are plug wires, fuel filter, air filter, and maybe run some injector cleaner. Does have the check engine light on?

 

yes, it is a 3.8 i must of been thinking about the other series. thanks for the correction and i will try the fuel filter i have a feeling that may be it.

 

ok replaced the fuel filter and air filter and 5 and 6 cyclender coyle, still does it. the coolant does start to bubble so im guessing maby head gasket ???? also the guy at advance auto told me this aswell any other suggestions ?

 

It could be a head gasket, but before you go spending a lot of money, make sure your cat isn't clogged up. The symptom you describe could be caused by a restricted exhaust. Also, if the check engine lite is lit, you need to scan it before doing anything else. Also pull the plugs and see what they look like.

 

So did you figure the problem? Mine is doing the same.

 

It could be a head gasket as mentioned. It could also be a spun bearing.

 

I think a spun bearing would make noise and give oil pressure warning light. What puzzles me is why, on a 99, it is not throwing a code if there is something this serious.

Have you checked to see if the thorttle cable has come loose? Have a friend help you, to make sure that, when you step on the gas, it is actually opening the throttle all the way. The cable could have shifted or got loose, then it may be that when you mash down on the thorttle, the cable shifts in its housing somewhere rather than open the thorttle fully.

the reason I suggest this is it is about the only thing I can imagine that would really bog that car down and not throw a code. (A clogged cat might, but that would cost a lot to replace - this won't cost much to check and fix if its loose.

 

I believe, if I'm not mistaken, 98-2002 Camaros are "drive by wire". As in, electronically controlled accelerators...no "throttle cable" like on the old machines.