1994 gmc suburban 1500

my truck has had a tune up and all, but for some reason when im turning it
pulls (accelerates)as it should, but when im driving straight it strains
and putt's, what could this be.

and also my bucket that holds the extra radiator fluid stays empty,
checked, didnt see a whole, but the radiator stays full as it should,
could it have something to do with the way my car is acting?

"stuffie" <stuffie5 (AT) nospam (DOT) yahoo.com> wrote

my truck has had a tune up and all, but for some reason when im turning it
pulls (accelerates)as it should, but when im driving straight it strains
and putt's, what could this be.

Which engine? Did it do this before the tuneup? What do you mean by "a
tune up and all"? What is the "and all" part?

and also my bucket that holds the extra radiator fluid stays empty,
checked, didnt see a whole, but the radiator stays full as it should,
could it have something to do with the way my car is acting?

Most likely a leaky intake gasket - especially if it's a 350. Very well
known problem.

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-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE (AT) alltel (DOT) net

"Mike Marlow" <mmarlow (AT) alltel (DOT) net> wrote

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my truck has had a tune up and all, but for some reason when im turning
it
pulls (accelerates)as it should, but when im driving straight it strains
and putt's, what could this be.

Which engine? Did it do this before the tuneup? What do you mean by "a
tune up and all"? What is the "and all" part?


and also my bucket that holds the extra radiator fluid stays empty,
checked, didnt see a whole, but the radiator stays full as it should,
could it have something to do with the way my car is acting?


Most likely a leaky intake gasket - especially if it's a 350. Very well
known problem.

Another thought that is a common find on the 350 - check the heater hose
coupler that goes into the right side rear of the intake manifold. This is
a quick disconnect coupler and fails over time. You can purchase a complete
female connector in the aftermarket for $10-$20. Installation is obvious
and simple. It is highly recommended that if you do replace the intake
gasket, you replace this connector as well.

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-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE (AT) alltel (DOT) net

The "and all" is a well-worn cliche sometimes used in conversation.
Roy
"Mike Marlow" <mmarlow (AT) alltel (DOT) net> wrote

"stuffie" <stuffie5 (AT) nospam (DOT) yahoo.com> wrote in message
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my truck has had a tune up and all, but for some reason when im turning
it
pulls (accelerates)as it should, but when im driving straight it strains
and putt's, what could this be.

Which engine? Did it do this before the tuneup? What do you mean by "a
tune up and all"? What is the "and all" part?


and also my bucket that holds the extra radiator fluid stays empty,
checked, didnt see a whole, but the radiator stays full as it should,
could it have something to do with the way my car is acting?


Most likely a leaky intake gasket - especially if it's a 350. Very well
known problem.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE (AT) alltel (DOT) net