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Old 03-31-2006, 11:38 PM
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alrite guys.....finally started my car today after changin gaskets, 1.7's, swaped the aod to the t-5....so i timed it (set at 10*) and it pops through the exhaust.. thought it was a bad plug ..nope... checked all the plug wires, cap, rotor, no shorts...um.. compression was good in all cylinders.....

anyone know of anything else it could be.....??? cuz im stumped


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Old 03-31-2006, 11:45 PM
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hmm....is the engine running ok while doing this...like, violent misses or anything.....how long has it been sitting ?? bad gas maybe...water in the gas possibly....clogged up converter.....idk man.
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Old 03-31-2006, 11:50 PM
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You're positive the timing is set at 10ยบ?
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Old 04-01-2006, 12:09 AM
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I'm "guessing" timing.
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Old 04-01-2006, 01:54 AM
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Are you sure you routed all the wires correctly? It could cause a backfire.
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Old 04-01-2006, 01:55 AM
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i bet its timing, a tooth off maybe?
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Old 04-01-2006, 02:10 PM
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its not a violent pop .....
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Old 04-01-2006, 02:12 PM
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does it sound like its more in the front or back of the car?
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Old 04-01-2006, 02:16 PM
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i cant tell it comes out of the exhaust
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