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Old 04-29-2010, 08:39 PM
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Default Engine Misses When Cold, OK When Warmed Up

I just got home from school. While I was gone I had my GF start up the car at least once and week and drive it at least twice a month. If I cold start the car or if it sits for an hour, the engine misses until it reaches operating temperature. After reaching OT, it runs fine. There are no CELs. I have already filled up the fuel tank with fresh gas. I won't have time to order new plugs, rotor, or wires before I leave again for school.


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Found the problem. Cracked insulator on spark plug #3.

Now, I have to buy another distributor. It's making a grinding noise. :sigh: it never ends.
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sell it to someone who doesn't mind the labor
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sell it to someone who doesn't mind the labor

No way...
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