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Old 01-03-2017, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rayhennig View Post
But they are fundamentally reliable if the system's looked after. New injectors/seals, good lambda sensor and leak-free vacuum leads to predictable tune-up.
When newish, yes reliable, however 26 years later, not so much. Fuel distributor diaphragms stiffen up or leak. The EHA leaks, throttle position sensor wears out. All of this leads to $$$.

There really isn't anything one can do to extend the life of these parts.
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