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Just finished head gasket job, misfire on #8

Old Oct 30, 2015 | 06:51 PM
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Finished the head gasket job today, started her up, had a misfire on 8. We did the plugs(Bosch 4) did the wires(Napa premium 7mm lifetime warranty) and changed numerous other necessities. Any ideas before we do a coil? Thanks gang!!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 08:59 PM
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Was it a 308 code or a 1308 code? Was it quiet as to tappet noise?
 
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 09:41 PM
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When you Clear the fault. Does the code continuously return?

May need to run the engine a good bit to get that oil circulating....
 
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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 04:39 AM
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I wasn't at work when this happened, I'll update later today if he's working on it Saturday. Not sure if he's off, thanks
 
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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by adamwest21
2000 series 2, short story...check my other post...
Finished the head gasket job today, started her up, had a misfire on 8. We did the plugs(Bosch 4) did the wires(Napa premium 7mm lifetime warranty) and changed numerous other necessities. Any ideas before we do a coil? Thanks gang!!
I would check it for spark before replacing the coil pack. Maybe pull the plug and see if it's getting fuel if it does have spark.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 07:46 AM
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Yea, he said no spark on #8. Hes off today but a tech here said it turned over last night and sounded great for about 10 mins. Then went to choppy and gross sounding. I wont find the code number til Monday.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 02:48 PM
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Alright team, tech came in for a little. Said number 8 has no fire. He pulled the wires and said it was only one not firing. So he said I need a coil for that side. On top of that he accidentally broke a nipple on the radiator and now it needs a new one, whole thing. Not my expense
 
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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by adamwest21
On top of that he accidentally broke a nipple on the radiator and now it needs a new one, whole thing. Not my expense
Wow. I like the garage already. I've had stuff, just break while in the garage. They say, "oh your xxx part finally failed on you, that's gonna add $$ to the bill."

Admittedly, a long while ago. Partly why I got better at fixing stuff myself.

Good luck with the misfire. They've obviously, swapped wires, and coils around, to verify that's the prob?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 08:59 PM
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I don't think he did, he assured me he wants this truck out of his life just as much as I want it in mine! Ha. So hopefully new coils and a new radiator, their expense, is all I need to freedom!
 
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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 09:07 PM
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Oh, if it's free coils,.... No brainer, take em. In fact get your old ones for spares. Or paper weights.

Looking forward to all being good.
 
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