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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 11:52 PM
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ok my car lately has been backfire at and above 4000rpm and im wondering what the hell is cause this to backfire cause when it does i lose all power then engine almost dies then BOOM it comes out with fire and it scares the ish out of me and what kind of damage is this doing to my engine. COuld it be the coil? thanks for any help.
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 12:15 AM
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Inspect the cap and rotor. Make sure you dont have any burnt spark plug wires. Check timing. Check fuel pressure. I bet it scare the heck out of people around you.
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 12:20 AM
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Inspect the cap and rotor. Make sure you dont have any burnt spark plug wires. Check timing. Check fuel pressure. I bet it scare the heck out of people around you.

:iagree:

it would scare the living s**t out of me


Cory :auto:
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 12:35 AM
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Probably fried your catalytic for sure!

Check the rotor to see if its loose or broken, also check timing. Open the hood at night with the engine on and look for sparks.
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 01:38 AM
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Inspect the cap and rotor. Make sure you dont have any burnt spark plug wires. Check timing. Check fuel pressure. I bet it scare the heck out of people around you.
Yea i scared this one girl today and she was right behind me when i happened and when she came to the side of me she said "I cant hear now cause your car backfired" but she was kinda ditsy. :lolg:
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