an 88 camry that runs real rough. the damn thing will idle but the whole damn engine shakes. it wont go over fourty and makes a horrible knocking sound ive tried everything anybody got any clue????

anyone???

Timing issue?

Replace the plugs if necessary and clean the injectors. Knocking sound could be anything.

an 88 camry that runs real rough. the damn thing will idle but the whole damn engine shakes. it wont go over fourty and makes a horrible knocking sound ive tried everything anybody got any clue????

You might have a misfire and/or timing issue.

I would first check each plug and wire for consistent spark.

If you need the procedure for setting and adjusting timing for a Gen2 Camry, you can get it here:

Gen2Camry Reference Board (http://gen2camry.proboards26.com/index.cgi?board=Maintenance&action=display&num=1073653372)

Good luck...

tuneup

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timing

I put my money on a plug wire. Either its not on the plug or its tits/up.

JJ :smokin:

try when engine running(with isolated pliers)remove one spark plug lead at the time and note the difference in engine note,if when a lead is removed it makes no difference,thats where the problem lies.could be firing across 2 cyls.-head gasket/leads/cap.my moneys on head gasket.

thank you all

I pulled away from a stop light 3 years ago in my 87 Camry and it took 3 miles to get up to 50 mph. It would idle but shook and bucked like hell. Took me 45 minutes to drive 20 miles. I got home and eventually found the timing was retarded 40 degrees. The timing belt had lost two teeth and slipped. It took me 3 days to change. Now it takes me 3 hours. Might be your problem.