1991 Toyota Celica did I do this right?

1991 TOYOTA CELICA
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DAVINA4142
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Smells problem
1991 Toyota Celica 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 178k miles
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I recently did a basic tune up on my car. when I replaced the cap and rotor, there was instant positive results, but now, on the highway, there is a smell. kind of a burning smell, but not oil or gas, it smells like the plastic form the cap and rotor maybe. plug wires are on in proper order, i'm wondering if I did something wrong, or failed to tighten something down well enough, or if this is just new cap and rotor smell?
May 26, 2008 at 10:46 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would just lift off the cap and check for any arching. If you get anything wrong with ignitions, well they normally just don't work, I would just have a good look to see that there's no plastic stuck on the exhaust, and if in doubt get a mechanic to give it a once over for you.

Mark (mhpautos)
May 26, 2008 at 11:10 PM
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