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T_RAV · 08-09-2016, 09:22 PM

Hey guys, I have a 97 Sierra 4.3L V6. It idles just fine and under acceleration runs just fine but, at a steady pace, no matter the speed, it kicks/bucks/jerks and has actually backfired once. Always has since the day I bought it. I did notice when I was doing a tune up recently, there is a small chip in the base of the platic distributor where the cap seals to it....could this be my problem? I bought a distributor from a local junk yard but haven't put it on yet.

Any suggestions?

08-09-2016, 09:22 PM	#44
T_RAV Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka KS Posts: 4	Re: 88-98 FAQ's "Is your truck running weird? Check here it could help" Hey guys, I have a 97 Sierra 4.3L V6. It idles just fine and under acceleration runs just fine but, at a steady pace, no matter the speed, it kicks/bucks/jerks and has actually backfired once. Always has since the day I bought it. I did notice when I was doing a tune up recently, there is a small chip in the base of the platic distributor where the cap seals to it....could this be my problem? I bought a distributor from a local junk yard but haven't put it on yet. Any suggestions?