engine running rough and misfiring please help!

1988 NISSAN TRUCK
90,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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NISSANLOVER 1988
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I was driving down the road and all of a sudden the truck started completely running different. Its really rough and Skippy. I replaced all 8 sparks plugs(twin plug system) and its still doing the same thing. If I hold my hand up to my exhaust, then my hand gets covered in a liquid but I'm not sure exactly what. You can't see it, its clear but sort of sticky. I really need help desperately. My oil doesn't have any milkiness to it. Thank you for any help
Jan 27, 2015 at 11:40 PM
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check compression on all cylinders if a 20% difference between any pull cyl head check for bad head gasket or burnt valves
Jan 29, 2015 at 6:32 AM
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The water on your hand is normal, I would replace the distributor cap and rotor, I have seen them crossfire and cause the problem you are describing. Also, I would replace the spark plug wires as well. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Aug 27, 2024 at 3:14 PM