1996 Chevy Cavalier Random Misfire

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CHRISTY0315
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1996 Chevy Cavalier, 171,000 miles, 2.2 L.
I have a few problems linked to one. My car sometimes will start then the next time i crank it, i will have to give it gas then it wont do anything because the #1 or #4 cylinder gets filled w/ fuel & i have to pull the spark plugs out & spin the engine over put them back in and then it will start. And here recently it has started back firing and skipping bad. This problem keeps occuring. I have replaced plugs, wires, injector, tps sensor, both coils, ignition module, map sensor, egr valve, and fuel pressure regulator. the only other things i have recently had done are thermostat, transmission, temperature sending unit and a radiator. my mechanic hooked it to a snap on scanner and it gave code po300 which said random cylinder misfire. please help my mechanic is sucking me dry!!!!!!!!! :(
Mar 7, 2007 at 12:24 PM
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CHEVY22
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random misfire with all of the ignition replaced either means there are some bad parts of the compression is off , or a burned valve
Mar 7, 2007 at 12:38 PM
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CHRISTY0315
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1996 chevy cavalier, 2.2 l 171,000 miles
if my timing chain is off by 1 tooth would it cause the problems i'm having? as far as i know it has never been replaced. thanks in advance christy :)
Mar 8, 2007 at 12:17 PM

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With ignition parts already replaced, test compression. A random misfire can be caused by low compression, a burned valve, or defective replacement parts.

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The owner of a 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L reports intermittent no-starts with cylinders 1 or 4 flooding, plus backfiring, skipping, and code P0300 after many ignition and fuel parts were replaced. The expert says the remaining causes are bad parts, low compression, or a burned valve. The owner also asked whether a timing chain off by one tooth could cause this, but that was not answered.

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