check the timing, you should also make sure you have oil pressure. Your valves mite not be opening or closing correctly.
Yes, this is possible. It could be many things.
The Check Engine Light comes on when an error code is sent to the Car's Central Computer. Take it to a servicer who can download the code and tell you what's wrong. It could be any one of a thousand things wrong.
The timing on a 1987 Chevy Celebrity is controlled by the engine control module, there is no provision for adjustment.
Something is wrong with the emissions system.
warm up the engine and then check the dipstick toward the back of the motor
the red dipstick towards the backside of the engine
You will have to start with the basic things. Do you have fuel ? and do you have spark ? check these 2 things first.
There is a oil sight low on the engine on the throttle side
There is no check engine light fuse other than the instrument lights fuse. Check engine light is computer controlled. If it is on, it means the computer has detected a problem with the emissions system. Repair it and they will reset the light.
Check fuseable link on alternator Check fuseable link on alternator
It can be as simple as an exhaust leak allowing oxygen in to cause unburned fuel to burn with a pop or bang
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