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  1. 06-25-2006, 12:26 PM #1
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    Default 240SX timing

    I have a 1990 Nissan 240SX SE, SOHC

    im suspecting the timing is off on the car beacuse when ever i rev it the rpm really bogs up and when the car gets to 1000rpm or lower it just dies out

    how do I fix the timing problem for the car, I cant get out of the car more than 1 min without it shutting off

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  2. 06-26-2006, 02:02 PM #2
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    the question is, how do I adjust the timing?

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    undo the bracket that holds the distirbutor down and turn it when the car is running with a timing light on the crank and get it into the specs written on the hood or on rad support
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    Alright
    but the car cant stay on without giving it throttle to keep it above 1000 RPM
    how do I do it under this situation?

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    sounds like your idle air control valve.
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    would that also be the reason why the car feels so weak and the RPMs bog up?

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    Bogging is usually timing.. but having to keep your foot on the gas to keep it idling sounds like a IACV. Usually an IACV will only causes problems when starting/idling
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    would the IAVC also cause the car to have trouble starting?

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    Yes. Sometimes if its not working right youd have to hold the accelerator down to start hte car.
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    hmmm
    where exactly is this part located in my engine bay?

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    Intake manifold
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  12. 06-26-2006, 08:35 PM #12
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    Hmm
    alright,
    im going to take a look at it tomorrow and see what I can do

    greatly appreciate the info
    Thanks man

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    if u remove it sometimes you can use some brake clean and get them to un-stick..
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    what if I dont have brake cleaner, lol

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    Alright well I figured out where the IACV was and tried cleaning it with WD40
    Im just waiting to go get some liquid gasket and maybe some carb cleaner

    I was looking at the ECU and I noticed on the back there was a idle speed/control thing you can turn with a flat head, should I adjust that? Ive never heard anyone else speaking about that.

    Also, I have a SOHC, where is the EGR valve, and could I just cap it off?

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