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[Mark B]

I know that method.... !!!!ZAP!!!!

I have done that by accident while adjusting the timing. Theres nothing like getting zaped by the distributor. That will make your heart skip a few beats.

[Trash man]

that method is safe the one i was referring to was taking a pair of spark plug wire pliers and pullin off the wires one by one and puttin them back on, the one that doesnt change the sound of the motor is the one thats dead

[TraceZ]

that method is safe the one i was referring to was taking a pair of spark plug wire pliers and pullin off the wires one by one and puttin them back on, the one that doesnt change the sound of the motor is the one thats dead

Be a man, just use your bare hands!

What are you, some kind of a wussie?

[Jeff_in_Atl]

An easier and safer way is to warm the car and take a spray bottle of water and spray it on the exhaust manifold by the head. The water will evaporate quickly on a properly firing cylinder. It won't on the one that is missing. Then go after the electrical system, compression check, fuel injector, etc on that cylinder.

[Joe 1320]

hey i have a 94 camaro tht i got for $800 but tha guy who had it b 4 me idk i guess took it baha ridin cuz i already changed the tranny on it but newyaz my car when i turn tha key it turns but wont start up it backfires when i let off the key when i think its gonna start could that b a fuel filter problem or wut???? plz respond ur help would b gratefull!!!!

Go down to your local auto parts store and purchase a Haynes Manual for your car. It will show a complete teardown of your particular car right down to the componants. After reading through that manual a few times, you'll begin to understand how these things work. Then after learning about it, others can help you. Until that point, I have doubts that you will be able to figure it out. it's one thing to ask for suggestions, but getting others to do a daignostic of your car without being there first hand is just guesswork and you are no further along in the understanding of how the systems work and what to look for.

[lil_oreo]

thank you

hey my car runs and drives perfect now i changed the spark plugs and now it starts and runs perfect no more miss or any thing thank u all for your help!!!! i do have a question though to pass state inspections do i have to get a new driver door to pass because it wont open from the outside due to the owner of the car last some how managed to break it because (ill try and explain it the best i can) the shell is coming off the door so when u pull on it you can see into the door standing outside of the car so i was just wandering if i would have to get a new door or a used door from a junkyard that actually works???? thank you all for your help again!