hey guys,

Well, I lucked out. I got a closer look, as I noticed some broken plastic fragments near the distributor.... ALL of my problems could be attributed to a failed rotor, believe it or not. it must have instantaneously exploded to pieces because it was almost entirely missing. I suppose that is why it was firing on 4 cylinders .

Only problem now, is a huge crack in the top of my radiator. Other than that it is running great again. Radiator is something I enjoy replacing actually as it is very easy. Maybe I'll do a write up on it with pics.

I replaced my radiator about a year ago, but I never replaced the cap - which is old and most likely not holding enough pressure. That combined with the failed thermostat about 3 months ago (which i just yanked out and threw away, buttoned her back up), is what I attribute that crack to. The radiator had a rough summer.

So this time I will be getting a new cap to go with it.

 

Congrats! The radiator is easy to take out compared to what?

 

I do remember it being a tight fit, but do-able even without removing the shroud. Oh I dont know, maybe it really was a PITA but a six pack and decent weather might have made it seem fun??

I will be doing this in about a week. I will take the initiative to take step by step pics and try to make a write up DIY style..

 

Dont make the DIY on this thread.Create a new one. in the future, it will become hard to locate a DIY.

 

I Will definitely make a seperate thread for the DIY. That being said, i think this thread ran its course. Thanks everybody.

 

Your welcome, glad you got it working and figured out. Also check out the overflow tank and make sure it isnt cracked or broken. Very common on the 400's. Good luck

 

Is that the coil pack?