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How to diagnose dead cylinder?
Well, just running on theory and guesses (no experience whatsoever), I learned to test and change plugs, replaced the #5, and showed that it is sparking just fine. Cylinder balance test still reports #5 completely dead. So, if it's not spark, unless it's a cylinder catastrophe, it's...- AusHou
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How to diagnose dead cylinder?
Yes, that's why I ran the full test, all three passes, and the #5 failed all there. See my message above. The question is, What Do I Do Now?- AusHou
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How to diagnose dead cylinder?
So 5 cylinders may be cool on a Volvo, but not here. I'd been getting lousy gas milage, "LH HEGO lean", and "LH adaptive rich fuel limit reached", so I thought, gee, I'll replace the HEGOs. $85, done. Still getting "LH HEGO lean", and engine feels a bit rough, so run the full cylinder balance...- AusHou
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A SHO mechanic in Michigan?
Can anybody suggest a SHO mechanic in the Far Northern State of Michigan?- AusHou
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MTX tranny work? How much?
ATX tranny work is often discussed ($2500 for a remanufactured + install for any serious problem), but how much does MTX tranny work cost? If it's clutch/throwout bearing, I've heard like $600-$800, but what about major work? Like the gearset itself, or the differential pin grenading? Or a...- AusHou
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