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Old 03-01-2011, 07:25 AM
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Im not quite sure but i have a feeling that i might be on three cylinders. This is how is started.....

LS/VTEC stock heads and block (B18a block, B16 head)

I was driving down the highway, i downshifted to pass someone, got around them just fine, and kept going, about ten minutes laterr i notice a SPUTTERING and a backfire. so i came to a stop shut down and restarted the car.

Started with the sputter and took off slower. but i can run it all the way through the vtec kick. its only from about 1 grand to 5 grand that it sputters and then it opens up to that beautiful sound that we all love?


You guys think it could be the plugs, maybe new cap?
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Default Re: Sounds like running on 3 cylinders?

hopefully it just needs a tune up. but takes 5 minutes to check plugs.
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Default Re: Sounds like running on 3 cylinders?

thats what im gonna do when i get out of work tonight, thank god for two days off right? im just gonna pick up a new cap and plugs.

One thing i forgot to mention is that one of my plugs is always burning. just the one. i belive in cylinder one?
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bent valve... hows your timing belt look?
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timing belt looks looks solid
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leak down test. check for spark and fuel when your doing that...
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