2000 Nissan Frontier Distributor

2000 NISSAN FRONTIER
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TJS9426
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2000 Nissan Frontier 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

I have replaced the distributor 3 times now and it overheats and stops getting spark, ultimately shutting down. It gets so hot you cannot touch it, for that matter the whole engine seems to run hot however the temp gauge never shows hot.
Oct 19, 2010 at 9:57 PM
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is check engine light coming on? seems as though your timing may be incorrect .
Oct 19, 2010 at 10:22 PM
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The local parts house thinks it is a short in wiring for the ignition coil? any ideas?
Oct 19, 2010 at 11:13 PM
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i would lean toward incorrect timing over a wiring issue here.. shorted wiring to ignition coil would not explain engine overheating, incorrect timing can cause engine overheating as well as dist. overheating
Oct 19, 2010 at 11:16 PM
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Is the timing adjustable or set? under the impression that it is preset in distributor?
Oct 19, 2010 at 11:35 PM
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ignition timing is adjustable on the Frontier..


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Oct 19, 2010 at 11:51 PM
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I will be trying this tomorrow and hope this is it. If not i will let you know. If so I will definitely be donating thank you. Thank Goodness for lifetime warranty on distributor.
Oct 20, 2010 at 12:00 AM
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