1992 Toyota Pickup 92 3 0 V6 Just Found Out Had Been Running On 5 Cyl Motor

1992 TOYOTA PICKUP
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I have a 92 toyota 3.0 v6... I just found out i had been running on 5 cyl. the motor has been rebuilt recently, the plug wire had been burnt in two.. i had been driving it this way for prox 120 miles before i found out the problem . what could have it done by damage driving it this way? also i had noticed that the oil pressure was low too..
Feb 4, 2013 at 2:36 AM
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check the oil. Chances are there is gas mixed with it and that is why your pressure is low. Other than that, remove the plug and dry everything out and replace the plug and wire. It should be fine.
Feb 4, 2013 at 2:46 AM
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