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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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sorry guys I search and didn't find anything...so hopefully someoen can help me here...

I just installed my opti...went to fire her up and all i get is cranking, and a gun fire sounding pop out my exhaust....

any info will help?

is it a timing issue?? or is the opti junk??? please let me know!!!

I should also tell you I have a vented opti on my car...
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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sounds like the timing is off.
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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how do I adjust that???
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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could I just have put the opti on wrong???
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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Make sure the Dowell is in the right Slot.

Talking about the Opti here before anyone take that one and spins it..
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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I had to replace all my spark plugs after my opti went out...it fouled all of them. Plugs are cheap..good luck
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by cammed93TA
could I just have put the opti on wrong???
yes you most likely did

the dowel pin on cam needs to fit in the rectangle slot
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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It will still go together if it's not in correctly. Take a black perm. marker and make marks on the timing cover and the new dist so it's easier to line up the dowel with the slot.
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thanks to everyone who helped out...I got it going also the opti cover wasn't tight enough had to tighten it...i really hate opti's ha ha...
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