1992 Toyota Pickup number 2 cylinder not firing

Tiny
PHILLIPWEBB159
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  • 1992 TOYOTA PICKUP
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 358,000 MILES
When I start the truck in the morning all cylinders are firing but when the motor heats up the #2 cylinder is not firing I have changed all spark plugs and cables for spark plugs rotor and cap also the coil this did not help I pull the # 2 spark plug wire off and its not firing Im thinking a valve ajustment or a sticking valve can you recomend and thang before the money hungry mechanics eat my money $
Thursday, November 26th, 2015 AT 2:14 PM

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Tiny
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Look for vacuum leaks in the area of the cylinder. It could be a dirty injector since you have replaced all the ignition components

Roy
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Thursday, November 26th, 2015 AT 2:31 PM
Tiny
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No vacuum leak found injectors were cleaned could be a valve ajustment?
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Thursday, November 26th, 2015 AT 3:20 PM
Tiny
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No, it would do it all the time if it was an adjustment.

How were the injetors cleaned?

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Thursday, November 26th, 2015 AT 3:22 PM

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