replace valve cover gaskets and now engine has vacuum leak can't find
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Never had vacuum leak before after changing valve covers gaskets now have air hissing noise upper under throttle body plastic running across the top of the motor sounds like it's right there it ran fine after finishing the job got it to the driveway and now it won't run correctly
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Time to re-check the work , sounds like a gasket got damaged or wasn't installed correctly. OR-- carefully follow all vacuum hoses and verify they are connected---at both ends.......
I found a half circle shaped rubber gasket not properly installed so we reopened the upper motor again and did the WORK. after putting her back together she still sputters by at higher rpms she sounds fine. OBD says misfire on number 2. Checked plug it had been firing fine no sign of fouling. It sounds like its hitting on 4 of 6 cylinders. How do i check coil packs or electrical signal on 2001 suzuki grand vitara limited edition 4x4. ??? Ruling out electrical and sensors would narrow it down to more simpler reasons....no?
IF you are able to swap coils from #2 with ine from a cylinder that is not misfiring , that would be the ideal way of ruling that out. Also , do you have a vacuum gauge and a compression tester? If you are unable to do the coil swap method , maybe just as easy to rule out valve and ring problems as a possible cause. Google 'gregs engines' for some excellent diagnostic tips on those last two items!
I found a half circle shaped rubber gasket not properly installed so we reopened the upper motor again and did the WORK. after putting her back together she still sputters by at higher rpms she sounds fine. OBD says misfire on number 2. Checked plug it had been firing fine no sign of fouling. It sounds like its hitting on 4 of 6 cylinders. How do i check coil packs or electrical signal on 2001 suzuki grand vitara limited edition 4x4. ??? Ruling out electrical and sensors would narrow it down to more simpler reasons....no?
IF you are able to swap coils from #2 with ine from a cylinder that is not misfiring , that would be the ideal way of ruling that out. Also , do you have a vacuum gauge and a compression tester? If you are unable to do the coil swap method , maybe just as easy to rule out valve and ring problems as a possible cause. Google 'gregs engines' for some excellent diagnostic tips on those last two items!
Ill do that this weekend and get back to you....thanks and sorry for all the lack of experience. Im a common sence mechanic not a pro. Lol