90red
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Austin, TX.
90 XJ 4.0
I know this is a pretty stupid question, but how can I find TDC on the #1 cylinder by myself. I dont have a buddy to crank the engine while I plug the spark plug hole and wait for the compression stroke. My timing is off because I tried to advance the timing one day and screwed up. I got it to where it will start and run, but really shi**y. When its cold, it sputters real bad like I am dropping cylinders while I am trying to accelerate. Once it warms up, its doesnt do it. It will also continuously have a rough idle, warm or cold. I really need to get this fixed. My Emissions Maint. light is on constantly. I dont know if it is because of this, or if it is something totally different. I think the o2 sensor is original w/214,000 miles on it. I know I need to change it, but those things arent cheap. New plugs, wires, rotor, cap, TPS, IAC, clean throttle body, new throttle body gasket, 0 vacuum leaks. The timing is my main concern right now. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
90red
I know this is a pretty stupid question, but how can I find TDC on the #1 cylinder by myself. I dont have a buddy to crank the engine while I plug the spark plug hole and wait for the compression stroke. My timing is off because I tried to advance the timing one day and screwed up. I got it to where it will start and run, but really shi**y. When its cold, it sputters real bad like I am dropping cylinders while I am trying to accelerate. Once it warms up, its doesnt do it. It will also continuously have a rough idle, warm or cold. I really need to get this fixed. My Emissions Maint. light is on constantly. I dont know if it is because of this, or if it is something totally different. I think the o2 sensor is original w/214,000 miles on it. I know I need to change it, but those things arent cheap. New plugs, wires, rotor, cap, TPS, IAC, clean throttle body, new throttle body gasket, 0 vacuum leaks. The timing is my main concern right now. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
90red