Power loss

1993 LEXUS LS 400
190,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 2WD
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CALLMEREY
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I just replaced my timing belt, water pump, spark plug wires, but did not change spark plugs because I just replaced it awhile back. After I ran engine I got the check engine light. I took everything back off and redid the TDC. This time check engine light is out but the tachometer is reading 1000 rpm. I then adjusted the TPS to 650 rpm everything runs okay, but it seems like when I accelerated, it felt like I am losing power and it sounded a cylinder is not firing.
Nov 6, 2017 at 9:28 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the engine was out of timing (resetting to TDC) there is a chance you bent a valve in the cylinder head. Here is what I suggest. Since there seems to be a misfire, complete a engine compression test on all cylinders to determine if one is much lower than the others. If it is, I suspect internal damage due to improper engine timing.
Nov 6, 2017 at 5:09 PM
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CALLMEREY
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Thank you for your immediate response to my query. I will do the engine compression test this weekend and hope for the best. I will probably ask a question or two in the future regarding this matter. You are the expert! Thank you!
Nov 8, 2017 at 10:10 AM
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