Looking for what Questions i should be asking.

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supra_rulz
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Joined: Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:15 pm
Car: Toyota Supra MK3 1JZ
Datsun 720

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Im at a point where i dont really know what question i should be asking to solve my problem. Here's the situation; driving car in the snow going sideways and truck just dies. Push it to the side and wait 30 seconds, starts like nothing happened and that was the end of it. Two days later driving on interstate going 60 and it looses power and motor just dies. Pull to the shoulder, wait 15 seconds starts and i just go, mile later same thing and so i get off interstate and drive home on back roads. No noticeable difference from any other normal day of driving. Any suggestions?

So far:
Gasoline is 92 octane

All vacuum was replaced last year so still good

Just checked spark plugs:(front to back):
1D light white burnt looking
2D slight dark brown
3D Half of insulator is white other half is dark brown/black
4D light brown burnt color
1P light brown
2P 1/4 of insulator is dark brown rest is clean white
3P/4P Brand spanking new-never-used clean.

Checked resistance in spark plug and wire, resistance is so high continuity wont even beep. I'll go get new plugs and wires tomorrow. I'm also going to check the fuel filter to make sure its not clogged.


theduke87
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Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:07 pm
Car: 1983 Nissan Datsun 720 king cab 4x4

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i would check the fuel filter i had the same problem with my truck changed the filter and back to normal again if it aint that u might have a something in ur fuel line

supra_rulz
Posts: 13
Joined: Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:15 pm
Car: Toyota Supra MK3 1JZ
Datsun 720

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Thanks! changed all the above mentioned plus the fuel filter and she runs like a champ once again.


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