pathy88Terr Posted September 13, 2024 Share Posted September 13, 2024 So I bought an 88 Pathfinder, and it had a broken cylinder head gasket, new was in the car already, I've changed it, missed and later corrected the chain timing. Now it starts but run like a piss and wind. Runs poorly on idle ( carb not been tampered with) if I give a little gas it runs on idle on about 2000 RPM for a few seconds then going down to off. Happens every time I start. Changed: cylinder head gasket, oil, oil filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor. At this moment I'm lost.. like an illegal immigrant at a bumper truck rally.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathy88Terr Posted September 13, 2024 Author Share Posted September 13, 2024 Also now running when holding foot on gas, but smoke coming from 4th cyl exhaust side, guess something might leak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathy88Terr Posted September 14, 2024 Author Share Posted September 14, 2024 Problem found.. the timing is WAY off, The engine ignites over 20 degrees wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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