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I'm 90% sure I put a 170 in my VG30 when I had it apart. I have noticed it struggling to hit temp when it's real cold out, but I think I remember it doing better when the tstat was new, so it might just be aftermarket junk that's on its way out out after 30k miles. I bought a 180 tstat from Nissan for the VG33 to see what that does. It'll probably be summer by the time I get that engine in the truck, so I'll know pretty quick if 180 was a mistake.

WOW, it's been a hot minute since this has been a problem. Apparently I drag out fixing things... I bought a tap for this project since I have the HWOLE front end and transmission torn apart. I was able to chase the threads with no problem. Put in a new bolt and when I finally get it all back together, I'll get a proper alignment at a reputable shop VS the cut rate Navy Exchange.... One Star... would not recommend

Sorry to hear the computer is clueless as usual. Did you check after a failed start? I think it's supposed to hold onto codes for a certain number of starts, but I don't remember that for sure. An ignition issue on one cylinder shouldn't impact the other five. If you didn't pull the dizzy, and the tooth count between cams and cam/crank is correct (and it was when you started), then it shouldn't be timing. If you messed with the plug wires, confirm that they all went back where they're supposed to. I wouldn't expect the cap/rotor to suddenly and completely die, but given you had the cap off, I would pull it and just make sure it's not wet inside and the rotor is present (you didn't remove it to clean it and forget to put it back) and correct (mounting bolt hasn't fallen out or something). Other than that, we're back to checking for spark and fuel. If you're sure it's getting fuel past the injectors, pull a plug wire, crank it, confirm that you have spark. If you don't, check at the coil wire to see if the cap/rotor are the problem. If you have spark, but aren't sure fuel's getting past the injectors, spray some carb cleaner or starting fluid into the intake. If it runs when you spray fuel at it, then you know it's a fuel issue.