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    Unhappy VT commodore starts but wont rev past 2k

    have a v6 vt on factory gas. starts on petrol but will not rev past about 1400 and very hard to start on gas but when it starts will only idle any ideas?
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    Check your Air sensor also I had the same problem I took it to the Holden for diagnostic they found out my Gas mixer diaphragm was not properly seated.

    So check these I think. It looks like your problem similar to my previous problem.

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    don't have any gas left, does it become jerky?
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    but it sounds like its not getting enough gas/fuel so it wont rev past a certain point

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    bet you his out of gas
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    if hes out of gas/petrol it wont start lol

    but i have never had a gas car so im not sure what would happen?

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    Ended up being gas mixer diaphragm disconnect the gas mixer and runs fine on petrol just gotta get the mixer kitted out and its all good.


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