What's wrong with my motor?

PRH said
A lesson in why you should always degree the cam.

Installed like whats in the pic, the cam is advanced about 35*(2.5 teeth).

It’s not an uncommon occurance.

I was going to just rate your post as "Agree", but I don't have the experience to say this is not uncommon. I agree with the rest, though.

:lol:

Ah well, water under the bridge. Car has been running for the better part of 8 years now (for the most part).