It's not the dampener, or a problem with the belt. Dampener wouldn't effect timing like that unless it were so far gone the engine would shake like it was missing on 4 cylinders, and it'd be doing it even worse at higher RPM. Belt would be squealing like a cat was caught in it.
First thing to do is take it to Advanced Auto, Autozone, or whatever. They'll check the whole charging system and give you some good input on it for FREE. Then give it a complete tune up. Change out the plugs, distributor cap, wires, PCV valve & filter, inspect everywhere for vacuum leaks!
99.9999% chance you'll fix your problem doing this. And get better mileage n more HP to boot!
My bet is the vacuum leak, but do the other stuff! An unstable idle (that you can barely perceive) won't allow the voltage alternator / voltage regulator do their job.
Run some fuel injector cleaner and premium gas through it to. You follow through with these few things and you'll be shocked at the improvement in the car.
First thing to do is take it to Advanced Auto, Autozone, or whatever. They'll check the whole charging system and give you some good input on it for FREE. Then give it a complete tune up. Change out the plugs, distributor cap, wires, PCV valve & filter, inspect everywhere for vacuum leaks!
99.9999% chance you'll fix your problem doing this. And get better mileage n more HP to boot!
My bet is the vacuum leak, but do the other stuff! An unstable idle (that you can barely perceive) won't allow the voltage alternator / voltage regulator do their job.
Run some fuel injector cleaner and premium gas through it to. You follow through with these few things and you'll be shocked at the improvement in the car.
