Thanks everyone..

Will do a compression test.

Spike - How would I check/test to find out if it is a vacuum advance issue?

thanks again

 

First check you vacuum advance hose, look for cracks/split ends.
Hell, for $1 you can just replace it and rule it out all together.
If the hose is fine then I do not know how else to check it.
You can look it up in the RAVE manual.
Did you replace your cap and rotor when you did your plugs and wires?

 

I am going to finally get around to working on this one, now that I got the cooling problem solved on my other discovery.

Will replace the vacuum line, like you said, Spike, it can't hurt.

I am also going to have the car repainted and see if that helps.