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Old 02-20-2011, 09:40 AM
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I replaced the head gasket early last week and now it seems to have a rough idle and check engine light is on. I know that there are many different things that could cause this but im just wondering if there are any easy things i overlooked.
Had the code checked at the autostore they say cylinder 2 misfire which makes sense of course but idk where to start checking things out besides on the spark-plug side? should i run another pressure test on cylinder 2??

Thanks in advance, Taylor
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check the injector plug ,try a nother spark plug
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all ready tried spark plug, gonna try an injector plug in a lil bit thanks!
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all ready tried spark plug, gonna try an injector plug in a lil bit thanks!
dont replace it just take it off and check it out there is also a write up on heat soaked n jectors for certain years dont now if this would appl here search it
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For a single cylinder misfire, verify everything associated with THAT cylinder.

*Spark plug (you've already done this)
*Spark plug WIRE
*Fuel Injector
*Distributor Cap
*Internal condition of that cylinder. Run compression test.
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