1994 Toyota Tercel Back Firing

1994 TOYOTA TERCEL
165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KNOXPEGGY
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Im told engine is back firing ?? Not sure what this means?? tail pipe smokes perfusely; sputtering noise?? Recently repaired cam seal and belts. Car has back firing issues Does current repairs relate to recent repairs???
Oct 2, 2009 at 12:12 PM
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MATHIASO
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I make some research at home right here at 2carpros:
https://www.2carpros.com/how_does_it_work/backfire.htm
maybe it is bad gas, add dry gas and see what.
remove your spark plug and note what colors are they,and get back to me
I do not think they are related
Oct 3, 2009 at 4:50 AM