Misfire - replaced the coils, spark plugs, fuel injectors?

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JOE1953
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Cylinder #1,195psi
Cylinder #2,190psi
Cylinder #3, 185psi
CylinderCylinder #4,190psi
I done replaced the coils, spark plugs, fuel injectors and camshaft position sensor and still have a misfire on #3 and #4 cylinder can you tell me what is causing the misfire please?
Jul 30, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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Yep, you have a blown head gasket between cylinders. I would remove the cylinder head and replace the gasket. You have done everything else.
Jul 31, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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the exhaust manifold is glowing red hot what is causing that? and how do i check for a blown head gasket between cylinders?
Jul 31, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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Why don't you continue with the thread you started for this problem and we keep starting over?
Aug 1, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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the radiator is not loosing any coolant the oil dipstick, oil cap is not milky looking.I took the valve cover off and check the timing chain for slack between the camshaft sprockets there is about 3/8-inches of slack.
Aug 11, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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Here is a guide to go over.

https://2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough/

Aug 13, 2026 at 7:15 AM
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i don't see no valve spring on this engine so explain the 3/8-inches slack between camshaft sprockets will this cause misfire and rough idling on #3 and #4 cylinder?
Aug 13, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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Did you go over the guide and test everything it said too?
Aug 14, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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yes i went over evereything i need a video on how to replace the complete timing chain set.
Oct 24, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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i replace the timing chain the statioary chain guide and the tensioner pivot arm/chain guide do slack support to be between the camshaft sprockets? after i replace the timing cover i can't get the timing chain tensioner to go all the way in to bolt it down. i was thinking the slack suppose to be on the tensioner pivot arm/chain guide side.
Oct 26, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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A new tensioner has a release pin/clip you need to remove after installation.
Oct 26, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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what is a release pin/clip? i see like a hook do it release after i install the tensioner and rotate the engine? will you explain your answer a little more?
Oct 26, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Yes, the tensioner has a release pin or clip that needs to be removed after installation. Can you upload an image of the tensioner so I can show you?
Oct 27, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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