Nah, no trouble codes. I just get a burp of raw gas from it occasionally when it's started in the morning. Otherwise it purrs like a kitten.
Thanks for your input Spike

 

I think it's the ignition module. I am going to replace it this weekend when I do the filter. Hopefully this will clear 2 of the big issues up. I think the rapping noise may be the timing chain possibly?

 

Sounds like they talk out both sides of their mouth.... If they have been servicing it for the lasst few years, ask to see all the service records to verify what they actually performed. Did they forget to do the transmission??????? It should have been serviced at least a few times with 144K miles.. It calls for fluid and filter at what 60K, fluid changes less than that....

The mechanical servicing is much more important than the cosmetics in my opinion. Cosmetics won't strand you.... overlooked mechanical maintenance will. Just being realistic , not critical of you or your skills.

I hope you are able to get it going without much trouble. Were you asking about checking the fuel pump earlier? One quick way to check to see if fuel pump is functional is to open your gas cap. Does it make a hissing sound when you first unscrew the cap? It should make a pretty loud hiss if the fuel pump is working properly. I had a cracked cap on my fuel pump, it worked but not at the correct pressure but still ran.

I installed a new fuel pump, it gives a significant hiss when I remove the gas cap now. Noticably different.

 

vehicles with distributor have known issues with the rotor and the fuel relays not working. They are metal behind the passenger seat.

The rotor should be a lucas with a yellow dot. They are known to cause all sorts of issues running and not starting.