PeteL

Just finished belts and waterpump. Car ran great for a while.
Had to replace the cap and rotor, due a bolt backing out, and destroying the rotor. Put it all back together, now I have no low end power. Accelerating from a light, the car cannot get out of it's own way. Gets a bit better as the car warms up, but the low end just isn't there.

Van

Cam timing or firing order out of whack?

PeteL

Firing order is good.
Will check the timing, but it was spot on, before I replaced the cap/rotor. (after the water pump and belts).

Van

Does it sound like it's running rough?

If the timing is right, then I'd look at something blocking the intake tract.

PeteL

It sounds good. Will look at the intake.

75ohm

You love to pull plugs... check there first.

PeteL

I will. It is running a bit better. Drove it to work yesterday and today.
It just has problems first thing in the morning, but who doesn't?

V2Rocket

how old is your catalyst

PeteL

I assume original. I have had the car for 12 years.

75ohm

Now that is interesting...

V2Rocket

my car felt sluggish when cold before and when i needed to smog it failed, replaced the cat and it picked up and also passed smog

PeteL

hmmmm

User 52121

Sounds like a vacuum leak to me.

Check around for any disconnected or cracked vacuum lines, loose hose clamps on the intake boot, etc.

PeteL

Kinda where i am leaning.