11-06-2017, 02:06 PM
did it just start pinging now? sometimes "winter-blend" gas can set a car off, its formulated a bit differently. our xterra gets that way.
fixing timing should be super easy. you just loosen the distributor a bit and turn it slightly when the engine's at warm idle and your timing light, aimed at the crank, will show what degree of advance you're at and if its raising the advance or retarding it depending on how you turn it. then tighten the dizzy back down when you're at the degree number you want. you probably have to unplug the throttle position sensor or something as well. i'm sure there's a hundred DIY videos to watch.
fixing timing should be super easy. you just loosen the distributor a bit and turn it slightly when the engine's at warm idle and your timing light, aimed at the crank, will show what degree of advance you're at and if its raising the advance or retarding it depending on how you turn it. then tighten the dizzy back down when you're at the degree number you want. you probably have to unplug the throttle position sensor or something as well. i'm sure there's a hundred DIY videos to watch.
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT