I'm thankful for all the replies i've gotten, and i think i'm on the home stretch. i also found several other nissan posts in other newsgroups that also had similar symptoms. As nisstech stated (distributor problem) their problems were resolved with a distributor replacement. the sensor inside the distributor was defective and when warmed up to operating temp would malfunction, preventing spark to the plugs. i'm planning on getting a junkyard unit unless someone knows where i can buy the individual sensor- i couldn't find it at the parts stores. Thanks to everyone who has helped out. I love being able to get in touch with such a big community. I will let everyone know the outcome. ps- i replaced the plugs/wires/distributor cap/rotor and also replaced the distributor and rotor a second time to rule them all out as possible problems. the distributor doesn't seem to have any play in it either, so the bearings are still ok, and there is no grease or oil inside the distributor. it is dry and clean. -robbie
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14 years ago