Re: Misfire - '88 TC Reply #15 – July 15, 2024, 08:04:54 AM Pulled the head off and the gasket popped between cylinder 2 & 3.Head is back on and need to button up a few other items. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Misfire - '88 TC Reply #16 – July 15, 2024, 12:24:16 PM That sucks, especially since your spark plugs dont indicate a blown headgasket couldve been the issue. Quote Selected
Re: Misfire - '88 TC Reply #17 – July 16, 2024, 07:52:28 PM Quote from: Ductape91 – on July 15, 2024, 12:24:16 PMThat sucks, especially since your spark plugs dont indicate a blown headgasket couldve been the issue.It's actually pretty common. These things will blow the gasket between cylinders rather than between the cylinder and cooling jacket. The plus might just show rich, which will make you think it's an ignition problem. Luckily, the 2.3L is pretty easy to yank the head off of. It's just heavy. Quote Selected
Re: Misfire - '88 TC Reply #18 – July 17, 2024, 08:08:56 AM Quote from: Tbird232ci – on July 16, 2024, 07:52:28 PMQuote from: Ductape91 – on July 15, 2024, 12:24:16 PMThat sucks, especially since your spark plugs dont indicate a blown headgasket couldve been the issue.It's actually pretty common. These things will blow the gasket between cylinders rather than between the cylinder and cooling jacket. The plus might just show rich, which will make you think it's an ignition problem. Luckily, the 2.3L is pretty easy to yank the head off of. It's just heavy. It actually showed lean! I guess the wide band O2 sensor doesn't read raw fuel as rich. It surprised me on the readings.I used an engine hoist to lift and put the head back on!!!! LOL Quote Selected Last Edit: July 17, 2024, 08:09:45 AM by Mikey97D
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