hey thanks guys, you've given me some directions here. i didn't think of checking for codes because no CEL has come on. it could just be an O2 problem, although the gunk on the one plug has me confused. someone told me the valve seals may be shot, i suppose that could show up as gunk on the plug. i have done plugs/cap/rotor to no effect. i will let you know what i find. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />

97Rodeo Rancho9ks/Aisins/3.2L SOHC/M1 only
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