85 Camry looses power

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How is the compression? Have you changed oil lately? spark plugs? air filter? Check the engine timing.

There are a lot of things that might cause that, and from my point of = view 4 Cyl engines do not last very long.

Any ideas?

Dave

In news:jSt%b.621539$X%5.137714@pd7tw2no, Dave Hamilton being of bellicose mind posted:

279k km (173K miles) is a fair number of miles. So long as the compression is up within spec and there is not a LOT of blowby exiting the crankcase when you remove the PCV valve (assuming it has one), then check your normal tune-up items. Other things that will affect power are a clogged catalyst, a lazy O2 sensor, a loose cam belt, etc.

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- Philip @ Maximum Torque RPM