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Oct 24, 2008 | 11:55 PM

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signs of failing opti...

what are the signs of a failing opti, and if it is failing, is there anything preventative that you could do?

Oct 25, 2008 | 10:26 AM

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Nothing you can do to be preventative. One tell tail sign is misfiring. Another is LONG time to start (15-30seconds of cranking) and a CEL coming on after it started.

Oct 25, 2008 | 05:37 PM

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will a flashing SES light and multiple random misfire code be a sign? car is running like absolute **** now, pops and backfires and struggles just to keep up with traffic.

Oct 25, 2008 | 07:36 PM

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i have minor intermittant starting issues, but no misfiring or backfiring. and my high RPM band is my strong.

Oct 25, 2008 | 11:04 PM

FiredUpZ28

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Dynaspark - lifetime warranty and built in a reliable fashion. They take the Optispark system and make it into the great idea GM had originally - If they weren't so budget conscious it would have been a great ignition system, photo electric triggers are extremely fast and accurate.

I don't wanna post non sponsor links so PM me if you need the link.

Oh, to answer... no. Just get a new distributor. It's worth it in the long run.

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