Q: rotor and cap 1998 bzer four wheel drive
I replaced the rotor and cap and wires I am new at this and error not to mark my rotor position and now it has a very loud backfire how can I correct this dilemma.
My car has 156000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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