car wont start need help

[maury94GT]

OK so about a week ago my car started back firing and jerking like if it was going to die and then it died i was going about 40 and i tried to start it it would turn over but nothing then i worried so i threw it in second and dumped the clutch it turned back on and did the same thing jerked and died i pulled in to a near parking lot and sat for about a second then tried to start it it started up fine ran great got home and let it sit but then yesterday it did it again had not done it a a while back , yesterday when it did again i let it sit and started up again today in the middle of the freeway it died i dumped the clutch and it would start then die i sat there for 15 mins nothing then i started checking everything i checked the maf and cleaned it then i made sure i had fuel it did then i got starter fluid and my brother who was there sprayed it in the throttle body and i tried to start it and nothing then i called my Friend and he said to check and see if the coil was sparking it wasn't so i went bought one and installed it it started and ran fine all till a few minutes ago it seems like the same thing i dont know what to do i have brand new spark plugs and new wires should i change them do y'all think it will fix the problem?? :dontknow:

 

[toyman]

Dying and starting over a short period of time is symptomatic of a failing stator (PIP). The stator is located on the distributor shaft. The part is not expensive ($25+/-) but you will be required to remove the gear at the end of the distributor shaft. This is normally done with a press. A reman distributor may be your best option. Be sure to mark the direction the rotor is pointing before removing so it can be reinstalled in the correct orientation.

 

[maury94GT]

so should i get someone to do it for me?

 

[toyman]

That I assume depends upon your mechanical skills. If you just want to replace the distributor that is a pretty straight forward job. If you want to replace the stator I would have someone with a press re & re the gear. If you are planning on doing repairs yourself, I would recommend that you buy a repair manual (Haynes or Chilton) and a OBD1 digital code reader.