Problems with 85 Camry

[TwiztidxxNinja]

Hey guys, I got a few problems with this Camry I have. My most recent problem and the one that makes me the angriest is I just bought some tune up parts (spark plugs, rotor, cap, and wires). The car was running good, I had just replaced the water pump cause it was leaking and making a horrible growling noise. I put all the tune up parts in and the car wouldn't turn over, just the clicking from the starter. Thinking the battery may be dead (old battery) I jumped it and finally got it to turn over. It took forever to start and a huge white cloud of smoke came out of the exhaust. It just ran really poorly after that. Just farted at about 550rpms. I put it in gear (automatic) and give it some gas and instantly die with a harsh thump. Anyone got any ideas? I'm getting really frustrated with this car.

[scribby]

Check that all the wires are in properly.

Also check your timing, what engine model etc..?

[Kingdom934]

That should be the 2SE

Do you have the spark plug wires in the right order? I remember my dad having his one in the wrong order and it was awful. Any odd noises when it does start? I remember when my distributor cap was making some contact with the rotor, it had an 'erring' sound which kept stalling the car when put in any drive gear.

[TwiztidxxNinja]

Yes it is the 2SE. I will double check the order of the wires. It did have a funny noise to it but I think that was more from it being bogged down... I thought today I would replace the old parts and see what happens. Thank you.

[fredk]

firing order

[TwiztidxxNinja]

I feel like a retard, I put the wires for 3rd and 4th cylinder backwards. Thanks for you help guys.