1997 Chevy Astro constant miss on #4 cylinder !

Tiny
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO
Engine Performance problem
1997 Chevy Astro 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

this van has an irritating miss on the #4 cylinder!
I have good fuel pressure & supply & no vacuum leaks,
I have switched the # 2&4 spark plugs & wires positions still the same.I have purged the injectors & intake manifold ! It gets better but the miss still came back. Then I replaced the #4 injector. Still missing on the same cylinder.I have ok compression for a veh that has 500,000kms (315,000miles)

plz if anyone has came across this or a similar problem, you input will be greatly appreciated

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME !

I found a possible cause for the miss on the #4 cylinder !
it can be a sticking lifter that keeps the valve slightly open or a valve that is tuliped ! I found this out by slowly loosening the intaike rocker with no change. But when I started to loosen the exhaust rocker the miss started to go away! I had turned the rocker bolt 4 1/2 turn till the miss was gone ! I hope this helps any one else out there that may have this problem !
If there is any questions on this problem plz ask & I will replay as soon as possible.
Friday, November 14th, 2008 AT 9:49 PM

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Tiny
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You practically name it all-try a weak coil, bad fuel and EGR valve

A misfire in a specific cylinder should lead you to check the spark plug, fuel injector and compression.
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Saturday, November 15th, 2008 AT 12:26 AM

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