# \#lemans **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/lemans/3518.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Driveabilty help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveabilty-help-please/93818)
**Author:** [@Stroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stroller)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveabilty-help-please/93818 "2016-07-20T14:35:19Z")
HI folks first off. Ok I have a 1989 Pontiac Lemans 1.6L, 4spd heater and a key car w/ 179K on it. So here is what I need some help and direction to go with. Car starts and runs perfect for about 15 minutes, then check … --- ## [What is this thing above vaccum manifold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-thing-above-vaccum-manifold/43517)
**Author:** [@fanghuzhai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fanghuzhai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2010, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-thing-above-vaccum-manifold/43517 "2010-01-31T00:47:49Z")
What is this round stuff with the black tube A? A is connect to something attached to the vacuum manifold, but when I pulled A off the round thing, there is no sucking. Black tube B could not be pulled off. I am looking … --- ## [Spark plug gap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-gap/43358)
**Author:** [@fanghuzhai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fanghuzhai)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2010, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-gap/43358 "2010-01-29T06:38:26Z")
Does anyone know the plug gap for 1992 Pontiac Lemans 4 door? The shop person told me it was 60. The plugs I bought now is 45 and I somehow suspect that 60 might be too wide. Also what is the torque number for tight… --- ## [Distributor rotor, plug wire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributor-rotor-plug-wire/43318)
**Author:** [@fanghuzhai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fanghuzhai)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2010, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributor-rotor-plug-wire/43318 "2010-01-27T21:23:14Z")
I tried to measure the resistance of the plug wires. One wire with a metal case could not be pulled out. Two wires had different readings and one wire had no reading. I guess I have to change all the four wires but one c… --- ## [Engine does not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-does-not-start/43158)
**Author:** [@fanghuzhai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fanghuzhai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2010, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-does-not-start/43158 "2010-01-25T03:10:41Z")
Last October, my car did not start and was towed to Midas. Was told the starter was bad. Bought one from auto parts and had Midas installed for me. Despite some initial difficult, it worked. I drove on short trips on wee… --- ## [Intermittent A/C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-a-c/36244)
**Author:** [@tenthumbs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tenthumbs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2009, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-a-c/36244 "2009-09-07T16:36:52Z")
My mum just had her Crank Sensor and Ignition Module replaced ('98 Pontiac LeMans w/ 55K miles) because the car was dieing suddenly. That may have fixed the dieing problem but since she got it back the A/C doesn't come … --- ## [Fuel mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-mileage/10962)
**Author:** [@tonsotime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonsotime)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-mileage/10962 "2008-02-23T01:47:40Z")
I had a '63 Pontiac Lemans Tempest with a transaxle hooked to a slant four that got 52 miles to the gallon. In this day of increased demand for better mileage, why is it so hard for the automakers to get over 30 mpg?