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Old Nov 28, 2015 | 06:37 PM
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My sons 94 4L XJ cuts out under load going up hills, or picking up speed.
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Old Nov 28, 2015 | 06:51 PM
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How long since the last tuneup was done? You could have bad plug wires that are shorting out with a load. You should also check the fuel pressure and replace the fuel filter.
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Old Nov 28, 2015 | 07:19 PM
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Ditto. Let the money spending begin
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Old Nov 29, 2015 | 07:04 PM
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fuel pump or ignition coil are most likely
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