1989 Toyota Corolla Wont Start

1989 TOYOTA COROLLA
201,298 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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VERNON KEITH HARRIS
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After Changing Cap Rotter & Plugs it stays running for a Few 2 Minutes then Quits! 1/2 hour try Again Same thing Again Help Please
Sep 25, 2015 at 5:02 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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If it is running normally then shuts off I would be looking at the ignition switch, if it is running on, that is turning the key off and it runs very roughly, knocks and rattles, this is a timing problem and can be related to excessive carbon build up on the piston, of the two what is yours doing?
Sep 25, 2015 at 7:45 AM
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VERNON KEITH HARRIS
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Neither one of those sir. I tested to see if it is getting gas it is. then checked to see if its Getting Spark! it does & then it Doesn't! Once I get it started I have to hold the throttle down to keep it running! Once I let off it stops & gets hot this All happens in less then 5 Minutes. All this After Changing Cap rotter & Plugs! I Just Don't Understand. Help Please Thank You..
Sep 25, 2015 at 8:11 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check that you have not disturbed any vacuum lines and if fitted the idle compositor is plugged in and working, this is a solenoid with one wire in the carby,
Sep 25, 2015 at 9:05 AM
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