head gasket or valve cover gasket

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KPOSTELL
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I have a 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 with 118,000 miles , automatic transmision, and the problem is rough idleing, and hesitant takeoff with sputtering that smotthes out after reaching about 30 mph, i noticed that my coolant needs adding to about once a week, i think i noticed a little gunk in the oil fill area where you add oil. i haven't noticed any white or unusual smoke from the tail pipe. it seems like when the engine gets warm and i try to restart after a short trip ,its hard restarting like its trying to catch, and i get a strong gas emission smell... also gas mileage is poor...

help ! ! ! ! !
Nov 13, 2007 at 6:21 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The check engine light is it On or has flashed?

When was the last major tune-up.

Try having the fuel pressure check and comeback with the readings.

It sounds more like an ignition system problem

Need a repair manual for your year/make/model see link below

http://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm
Nov 14, 2007 at 5:50 PM