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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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so i got a new motor put in with around 60000 on it and cylinder 2 is now misfiring after about a month i changed the spark plugs even tried an old ignition coil i had still misfires just cylinder 2 and its the only cylinder this started with my old engine cylinder 2 then all misfired with randoms replaced spark plugs ignition coils even the fuel rail but that engine was on its way out it was internal had 307k hopefully i can save this engine i dont know what it is but i hate any light that i have on at any time. 2002 civic si veloz 1.7 L has AEM air intake if that causes problems ? I dont know
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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Is the misfire code the only one you're getting? Try doing a compression test to see whether it's losing compression. If it is losing compression do a leakdown test to determine where it's losing compression.

Compression test:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_tbksFYhl4

Leakdown test:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgrfT0LFMhc

BTW: This guy has a bunch of good videos.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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where do i get the tools and how much
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