vectra misfire

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Sat 17 Dec 2005 22:24
vectra misfire - mick1999
I have a '97 2.0 litre vectra(ecotech), I have a misfire on number 1 cylinder, very good spark at all the others, have replaced plugs and HT leads, have also done a continuity check on low voltage side of coil pack both are same 2ohms can the fault be in anything else but the coil pack, that I can check before replacing it?
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Sat 17 Dec 2005 22:27
vectra misfire - Xileno {P}
Have you checked the head gasket? Maybe some damp getting into the cylinder.
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Sun 18 Dec 2005 00:33
vectra misfire - mick1999
sorry will be more specfic, there is no spark leaving the coil pack for number 1 cylinder, hope this helps
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Sun 18 Dec 2005 08:56
vectra misfire - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)
You are correct in your diagnosis.Common failing.
Andrew
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