thanks GTXTREME
 

I found the problem with the G rotor signal, a bad connector at the distributor. BTW, do you know where the PCV valve is? The book says on the cam cover, but not there on this 89 model. There is a funky looking device on the rear block top just aft of the passenger side cam cover that has a hose that runs into the bottom of the intake plenum.

Tim

RE: thanks GTXTREME
 

Tim you found it, how have fun getting it out. Pliers on the clamps, becareful with the rubber hoses can be brittle on an old timer MPV.
There a hose on either side of the valve, elbow & staight one.