i need to know if my motor is shot

1997 SATURN SW2
170,000 MILES
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JASMINERENEE
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well ive replaced throttle censor new fuel pump new spark plugs and wires and the half of the coil pak on cylinder 2.my car has been choking for awhile about a month ago my car slowly gets up to speed.Ive had the comp ran on it it said misfire on cylinder 2.I tookit to sears he said cylinder 2 is blown.Is my motor shot?Is there anything I can do to fix this?Oh yeah it has a bad exhaust smell.There isnt any smoke or oil leaking.
Nov 4, 2011 at 4:02 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the cylinder isn't firing, it can cause a bad odor. Also, a plugged catalytic converter can cause power loss. As far as the #2 cylinder, did he say it was low on compression? If so, you need to check compression two ways for me. Let me know if that is the issue so I can explaine what to do. REMEMBER, anything is repairable. It becomes a cost issue.
Nov 4, 2011 at 4:14 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Just to add to this one you can rent a compression tester at auto zone if its low compression on just the number 2 cylinder its probably a burnt valve not seating correctly.Thats what i have usually found on those engines.
Nov 4, 2011 at 4:30 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Saturntech... What do you think, broken ring or valve issue?
Nov 4, 2011 at 4:52 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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As i posted in my response i said probably a burnt valve.
Nov 4, 2011 at 4:55 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I didn't even see that. Go figure
Nov 4, 2011 at 4:58 AM
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