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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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I have an 89 Cherokee with no start/no spark issue. I pulled the distributor cap and there is an oily substance inside. Would this be a bad cam sensor? I have included pictures. Thanks

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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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sounds like its insides have melted id replace it
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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Cam sensor does not control spark,
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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Bad post

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