Hi, if the belt had broke then it would have cut off and not started back up. I have had it started 3 or 4 times since the lost of compression, like i said it would only go about 45 mph, I did find out that there is oil in the water but its like a lava lamp, if you know what i mean, its like its not mixed or anything. The oil is below the water but not mixed up with the water. Also, i found out that number #1 plug has no spark. So, I went ahead and changed all the plug wires specially since i have no idea when they were ever changed. I have only had the truck since last August or Sept. I also, decided to go ahead and get a timing kit and a head gasket set to be on the safe side and everything will be changed out and installed within the next two weeks. However i'm thinking that the coil may be on it's way out which could explain the loss of power and all. Also, my cousin, without my knowledge btw, decided to take off the catalytic converter and replace it with just a pipe, that was a couple days before this all happened so i was thinking it could also be the 02 sensor on the exhaust manifold has gotten false readings and needs to be replaced as well. Remember this is a 1990 mighty max with a 4G64 engine (2.4L) while it has an EFI throttle body etc.. it does not have what we know today as a computer in it controlling things, just alot of sensors.. Also, i must add that i have no idea what the person that sold me the truck has or hasn't done to this poor vehicle lol. I hope that this all helps.
Originally Posted by geezer101
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