Continuous backfire

Tiny
TBROWN1226
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  • 1995 TOYOTA T-100
  • 3.4L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 250,000 MILES
My vehicle is continuously backfiring at idle and when I put it in drive and try to go it cuts off on me. What should I check first?
Sunday, December 10th, 2017 AT 3:25 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,300 POSTS
It sounds like either there is a timing issue or a bad valve causing it to backfire. However, there are many other things which can cause it. Watch this video for a list if things to check.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiI_eeFg-2A
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Monday, December 11th, 2017 AT 5:56 PM

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