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97 gt hope it’s not what I think

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rdtavape

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I’ve switched around plugs, plug wires, coil packs and the same cylinders continued to misfire. #3 and number #7. So today I removed the plug from each cylinder and dripped in a little oil and when I started her up it’s the best she’s run in a minute. So I went for a drive about a mile down the street and turned the car off and when I started it again maybe an hour later it’s running rough as hell again. Misfiring I’m sure. That being said, am I looking at having to replace my piston rings? Cuz if that’s the case it’s time for a new car. I do all my own mechanic work but that’s just too much.
 

Michael sommers

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rdtavape said:
I’ve switched around plugs, plug wires, coil packs and the same cylinders continued to misfire. #3 and number #7. So today I removed the plug from each cylinder and dripped in a little oil and when I started her up it’s the best she’s run in a minute. So I went for a drive about a mile down the street and turned the car off and when I started it again maybe an hour later it’s running rough as hell again. Misfiring I’m sure. That being said, am I looking at having to replace my piston rings? Cuz if that’s the case it’s time for a new car. I do all my own mechanic work but that’s just too much.
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Personally I think I’d start with a compression test, that’ll tell you what you need to know more than likely.
 
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The spark plug insert grommets go over time which allows oil to leak in, as well as valve cover gaskets. I'd try replacing those first, then shoot for compression test.
 
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