1998xjspt

wondering if i need new cap and rotor or if couldpossibly be something else?? just know its slow on starting. any help?

belvedere

So it's hard to start, or misfires after you start it, or both? We need a lot more info to help you. Check engine light on?

Bustedback

There is something wrong with my Jeep. What could it be?

This is only slightly more vague than the OP's question.

1998xjspt

98 xj, no check engine light, randomly skips a spark as if water was in distributor but distributor is dry. replaced starter and exhaust is smelling a lil rich

belvedere

Still a pretty vague description. Does it misfire when cold, hot, both? At idle or at higher speeds?

Some general suggestion:
1. Tune-up (cap, rotor, plug, wires)
2. Clean all ground connections and both ends of battery cables
3. Clean IAC
4. Test fuel pressure

1998xjspt

whats iac? was thinking cap and rotor

belvedere

idle air control

Could very well be, but there are many possible causes.

1998xjspt

true. ima check spark plugs to see what condition they're in. if they seem good ill get cap and rotor. wires don't click tight on distributor but i have them held on tight so might as well replace those too