The engine was running fine, then it backfired and shut off?
BILLY JOHNSON
MEMBER
1997 NISSAN HARDBODY
2.4L
4 CYL
4WD
MANUAL
175,000 MILES
Engine running fine backfired and shut off.
Now spins but no fire.
Replaced distributor.
Still no fire.
Help please.
Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 AT 1:07 PM
1 Reply
KEN L
MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,276 POSTS
Does it run on starting fluid? Does it have spark? It could be the timing chain; can you please upload a video of the engine cranking over so I can hear it to determine if the engine is in good shape?
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