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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 04:53 PM
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My 98 has a bad misfire in cyl#7 changed the coil, plugs, wires that did'nt fix it, and all the grounds look fine! The car also backfires! What the hell is wrong?
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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Have you checked the compression. Could be a valve.
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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Have you checked the compression. Could be a valve.
That's sure what it sounds like. Think of it as an opportunity for mods.
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That does'nt sound good, how much will it cost to fix if that's the problem? If that is whats wrong, what mods should I do why its apart?
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by baddvette98
That does'nt sound good, how much will it cost to fix if that's the problem? If that is whats wrong, what mods should I do why its apart?
Stage 2 heads , 224 cam , hardened push rods, valve spings, new lifters..... ah hell just read my signature.
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