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BlackMagic · Mar 27th, 2008, 05:37 PM

Hey Guys, Thanks for the post!

IanH:

I tried all day to disconnect the dash paneling so I can look at the wiring but I couldn't pry the covers off of the top of the dash to remove the paneling. I followed all the directions in my Haynes manual and still no luck. I checked the wire that goes from te tach to the distributor and its plugged in, so I'm suspecting that the problem is on the inside of the car, behind the dash. Next time I am able to borrow a car to work on my car I will check what you suggest IF I can get behind the freakin' dash!

The only way that I can describe the noise is I start the car (which is no longer a problem) and the idle is very rough, and it sounds like there's something rattling, and if I push on the gas, the car gets a little bit louder but it sounds like a dirt bike when you rev it up. I looked at my exhaust pipe and it looks fine.

Also....I was thinking...before I brought the car into the shop, it was running fine. When I got it back (after it was broken down) I noticed they put in different spark plugs, and a different battery. Is it possible that the problem could be the gap on my spark plugs?? I've adjusted the distributor while the car has been running and it seems to run best when it is at the line (which was already drawn on the distributor). I don't have a spark plug socket, but I do have all of my spark plugs (which they removed), so I guess when I get to my car next time, I can just put my plugs in and see if it runs any better.

Joeli16:

I didn't get a new valve cover gasket, all I did was degrease the engine and noticed a lot of oil on my distributor. I cleaned it off and after everything was dry, to my surprise, my car started. I think I will replace the fuel filter as well, where is the pcv valve and what does it do? How do you know if it needs to be replaced?

Thanks as usual, guys.

Mar 27th, 2008, 05:37 PM	#25 (permalink)
BlackMagic Nissan Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Riverside CALIFORNIA Posts: 33	Hey Guys, Thanks for the post! IanH: I tried all day to disconnect the dash paneling so I can look at the wiring but I couldn't pry the covers off of the top of the dash to remove the paneling. I followed all the directions in my Haynes manual and still no luck. I checked the wire that goes from te tach to the distributor and its plugged in, so I'm suspecting that the problem is on the inside of the car, behind the dash. Next time I am able to borrow a car to work on my car I will check what you suggest IF I can get behind the freakin' dash! The only way that I can describe the noise is I start the car (which is no longer a problem) and the idle is very rough, and it sounds like there's something rattling, and if I push on the gas, the car gets a little bit louder but it sounds like a dirt bike when you rev it up. I looked at my exhaust pipe and it looks fine. Also....I was thinking...before I brought the car into the shop, it was running fine. When I got it back (after it was broken down) I noticed they put in different spark plugs, and a different battery. Is it possible that the problem could be the gap on my spark plugs?? I've adjusted the distributor while the car has been running and it seems to run best when it is at the line (which was already drawn on the distributor). I don't have a spark plug socket, but I do have all of my spark plugs (which they removed), so I guess when I get to my car next time, I can just put my plugs in and see if it runs any better. Joeli16: I didn't get a new valve cover gasket, all I did was degrease the engine and noticed a lot of oil on my distributor. I cleaned it off and after everything was dry, to my surprise, my car started. I think I will replace the fuel filter as well, where is the pcv valve and what does it do? How do you know if it needs to be replaced? Thanks as usual, guys. __________________ ---Melanie--- Thanks for any help you give!