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1991 LX 5 speed with rebuilt motor, 3K miles.
I was driving at about 55 today when the engine pops, (only way i can describe the sound) jerks once, and then immediately dies. Check engine, oil, and battery light then come on. I don't think its the timing belt as its only about 3K miles old but i will check in the morning. The electrical system is fine. I tried starting it again but it wont catch, also the tach used to show about 2K RPMs during starting now it shows only 500 RPMs and seems to be straining. I had it towed back to the house and i desperately need it fixed as college is back in monday and i have to commute. I have the original engine in the corner and am considering doing a quick swap as it runs fine but i'm hoping you guys could offer a quicker solution.
And yes i did search.
Thanks in advance.
I was driving at about 55 today when the engine pops, (only way i can describe the sound) jerks once, and then immediately dies. Check engine, oil, and battery light then come on. I don't think its the timing belt as its only about 3K miles old but i will check in the morning. The electrical system is fine. I tried starting it again but it wont catch, also the tach used to show about 2K RPMs during starting now it shows only 500 RPMs and seems to be straining. I had it towed back to the house and i desperately need it fixed as college is back in monday and i have to commute. I have the original engine in the corner and am considering doing a quick swap as it runs fine but i'm hoping you guys could offer a quicker solution.
And yes i did search.
Thanks in advance.