2000 Nissan Pathfinder Coincidence or related

Tiny
CASPER565
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  • 2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 129,000 MILES
Week ago decided to have some upkeep done on car New timing belt and new water pump day 7 after repair broke down side of road have the car towed to same mechanic and he says the distributor is sparking out the side not up through the top like it should has nothing to do with repairs done previously. What do you think? Another $450 dollars
Monday, February 9th, 2009 AT 11:49 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi Casper565,

Thank you for the donation.

The distributor failing should not be related to the repairs carried out and should be a coincidence. However if the distributor is producing sparks which is jumping out through the cap, it could be a faulty cap, rotor, spark plugs or wires. There is a possibility of solving the problem with replacement of the above items instead of the distributor assy.
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Monday, February 9th, 2009 AT 2:37 PM

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