Engine cylinder misfire?

2001 MERCURY SABLE
108,231 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MADDOG75
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Got my car back today and they replaced the lift springs in cyl 5 due to a lack of compression.....hopefully that will work. Disreguard last post.....light back on today and back to the dealer with a few choice words!!
Oct 22, 2020 at 11:36 AM (Merged)
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MERLIN2021
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You need to find out what the results of the compression test was...This will tell you if you need engine work or not...No power on earth will fix a bad valve except replacement!
Oct 22, 2020 at 11:36 AM (Merged)
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MADDOG75
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The dealer replaced the valve springs but that didnt work what they found out after I brought the car back was that one of the exhaust valves was no good and they in the process of replacing the whole head.....thank god I got the extended warrenty!!! Thanx for the help.
Oct 22, 2020 at 11:36 AM (Merged)
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MERLIN2021
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no problem!
Oct 22, 2020 at 11:36 AM (Merged)