Missfire
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Hi, I'm still having a problem with my car. It developed a missfire a few months ago and I can't cure it.

I'm thinking about replacing the ignition system. I didn't really want to go for a Megajolt.

What would you reccomend other than MJ?

In the 13's at last!.. Just

Which cylinder is it missing on?
If its missing on 2 & 3 then its head gasket,
If its on just 1 cylinder it could be a burnt out or bent valve,
It could be a cracked distributor cap, faulty lead etc
You probably know this though.
Paul

I seriously doubt it!

Thanks Paul, but...

Just done the gasket,
Valves have all been checked,
Dizzy cap is new,

Just about to change the coil.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

I no this may sound stupid, but i've recently had a similar sounding problem on my cooper engine (which is bein replaced by a turbo soooooon!!!!) woot! Anyways....it seemed to be misfiring and i replaced the entire ignition systme except for the electronic ignition n dizzy itself, did a dry n wet compression test (and established possibly a crap ring on 4) but not low compression on 2 and 3 indicating head gasket was fine, rebuilt the carb twice, and fiddled with$ timing numerous times! And it ended up being a blocked air filter! I replaced that with a nice new pipercross one and it's fine now!!!

It sounded like it was misfiring, hence why it maybe a similar situation for u. Try that...as i say, sounds stupid, but u never no!!!

Ta