Engine running rough and misfiring please help!

Tiny
NISSANLOVER 1988
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  • 1988 NISSAN TRUCK
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 90,000 MILES
I was driving down the road and all of a sudden the truck started completely running different. Its really rough and Skippy. I replaced all 8 sparks plugs(twin plug system) and its still doing the same thing. If I hold my hand up to my exhaust, then my hand gets covered in a liquid but I'm not sure exactly what. You can't see it, its clear but sort of sticky. I really need help desperately. My oil doesn't have any milkiness to it. Thank you for any help
Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 AT 11:40 PM

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Tiny
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Check compression on all cylinders if a 20% difference between any pull cyl head check for bad head gasket or burnt valves
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Thursday, January 29th, 2015 AT 6:32 AM
Tiny
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The water on your hand is normal, I would replace the distributor cap and rotor, I have seen them crossfire and cause the problem you are describing. Also, I would replace the spark plug wires as well. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 AT 3:14 PM

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