2001 Mitsubishi Montero Cylinder 3 misfire

2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
125,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ENEC
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I took my montero in for inspection sticker. Mind you the check engine light had been on for a while. The truck sputtered sometime. After the test at the inspeciton place, the report said cylinder 3 was not firing. Is this a spark plug issue? I was told to change the spark plugs requires removing whatever to get to them therefore it would cost around $300. Or could it be more? Would a compression test at my mechanics shop tell me or is that what the inspection place told me. I really need to sell the truck quickly but don't want to rip anyone off either! I just can't put out alot of money since I am on a fixed income.
Mar 25, 2010 at 8:09 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check spark plug/wire,fuel injector and compression on #3 cylinder.
Mar 25, 2010 at 6:32 PM
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