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Old 01-20-2011, 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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sounds like its insides have melted id replace it
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Cam sensor does not control spark,
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