1998 Nissan Pathfinder

1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER
98,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TIGGERTWO
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Hello,
I just had my mechanic change the timing belt. Prior to that the car was running fine and getting 15 mpg.
Now with re-assembly the car is now down to 11 mpg and when holding a steady speed above 30 mph, the car has what feels like a mild surge. We put in new ignition wires distirbutor cap and rotor.
Any Ideas?
Apr 8, 2008 at 6:20 AM
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D5NUKE
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SOUNDS LIKE WHEN A NEW TIMING BELT WAS INSTALLED THE MECHANIC MUST OF GOTTEN THE ENGINE SET OUT OF POSITION .SO WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING YOU FEEL THE SURGE BECAUSE IT IS MISSING A BIT.HAVE THE TIMING CHECKED WITH A TIMING LIGHT TO ENSURE IT IS CORRECT.
Apr 8, 2008 at 10:55 AM
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