free car runs bad but still fun to drive!

[V-K]

Check the old coil for cracks/stress. Also check the distributer cap as mine had cracked along the side. Just barely noticable. I purchased both for mine. It ran fine untill a couple days ago when I killed the valves doing a 110.

[V-K]

110: 1am, empty freeway. You get the idea.

[pumpkinhead]

Thanks for the help! What happened to your car? Did your timing belt break?

[V-K]

Let us know how it works out.

[pumpkinhead]

I prob. won't get back online till late again tonight but I will post back if that fixes it.

[BullShifter]

About changing the oil - Always replace the drain plug washer with each oil change or you will have a small drip.

[pumpkinhead]

IT'S FIXED!!!!!!!!! The new coil cleared up all the problems and it only cost me $70. Thanks to everyone who contributed I will definitely use alot of the info I learned here.

[V-K]

I lost a wrist pin on the number 3 cylinder. The car runs. Idle seems to be random, engine clicks, and smokes like a son of a bitch. I can barely get it up to 30mph now.

[V-K]

Also, if it doesn't have it already, adding a headlight buzzer will probably save your battery on occasion. I drained the battery 4 times from leaving the lights on. Then I installed the buzzer, no more dead battery problems after work. :P

I think it was posted in the FAQ thread... *looks* Ah yes http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...5&postcount=11