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98 Rodeo 2.2L Cylinder 3 Misfire


MikeHurl
09-21-2004, 06:01 PM
I recently replaced the head gasket on my 98 Rodeo 2.2L 4-Cyl DOHC. After getting everything put back together, the engine sounded really bad. The check engine light came on so I attached an ODBII reader and found out that cylinder 3 has a misfire. I have since checked cylinder compression, changed spark plugs, changed plug wires, and checked the fuel injectors. Can anyone think of what else could be the problem?

86TATpi
09-23-2004, 04:59 PM
Have you checked for spark?

MikeHurl
09-23-2004, 10:56 PM
I get spark from the wire when I start the engine without the wire being connected to that plug.

86TATpi
09-28-2004, 05:28 PM
How is the compression on the number 3 cylinder? Maybe a weak spark? I think autozone has a tool you plug into the wire and can adjust to make sure the spark it as strong as it should be.

MikeHurl
09-29-2004, 12:36 PM
Compression is perfect over all 3 cylinders. I will have to look into testing the amount of spark coming out of that line. Thanks!

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