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SpoolingMr2
04-07-2005, 04:29 PM
When i boost past 12 psi a couple of times my car has a tendency to sputter/ backfire and i can smell raw fuel, but after those couple of times its fine and boost 15 with no problem. Today i removed my plugs and distributor cap and im replacing the plugs along with the distributor cap that had 2 broke electro tips. I have new plug wires already ... im hoping by replacing this it will solve the problem. Do any of you guys know what might be causing this ??

mr2gurl4life
04-09-2005, 06:50 AM
let us know if the problems clear up after installing the parts.

JekylandHyde
04-09-2005, 09:10 AM
It sounds to me like you are running very rich.
Bad plugs/ignition would make that worse.

I would get new plugs, wires, cap and rotor.

SpoolingMr2
04-09-2005, 05:49 PM
Well i found the problem my distributor cap had 2 busted metal tongs/fingers whatever you want to call them. so i replaced that and the car is running fine again!

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