1996 Ford Taurus misfire in cylinder 2/ low compression

196,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DADDYSRUNTS
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i have a misfire code on my 96 taurus. changed the spark plugs and wires, everything has spark. did a compression test and cylinder 2 read 60-70 psi and all other cylinders read 110-120. has new head and head gasket set. the car can run really ruff one minute and run fine another, when it's running rough my check engine light blinks and when it''s running fine the light is solid. the only thing i can think of would be the intake or exhaust valves. any suggestions on this would be very helpful
Oct 17, 2009 at 2:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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To find out what valve is leaking do a cylinder leakage test-
Oct 17, 2009 at 2:55 PM
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