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mazzyman
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Engine missing

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My 1.8 engine with new plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotor misses at random times. It seems to do it most when accelerating, but happens other times also, such as under a heavier load. If anyone has suggestions, please help!!! Thanks.
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Re: Engine missing

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mazzyman:<BR><STRONG>My 1.8 engine with new plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotor misses at random times. It seems to do it most when accelerating, but happens other times also, such as under a heavier load. If anyone has suggestions, please help!!! Thanks.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>My truck used to do that, it turned out I didn't have the plug plugged all the way into the the rotor cap. something to check out
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chance
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Re: Engine missing

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i had the same problem, i blocked off the egr and good as new<P>just something to think about
cashmoneyspeed
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Re: Engine missing

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my 1.8 idles a little rough after its warmed up. did you have that problem before you blocked off the egr? how did you keep the cel off after you blocked it off?
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