2CarPros - Car Questions & Answers

1989 Ford Falcon Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Spark, Blown head gasket.
Mileage: 189 miles.

Asked on January 29, 2013

Ford Falcon Gas Problem

I have been trying to fix the problem with my car..i ran it out of gas and now tried to start it 3 months later, it took about 30 minutes to get it to turn over and now it wont even idle and is missing in the 1st two cylinders..i have checked injectors/ fuel rail..all injectors are squirting..i have run about 40 dollars has through is..with injector cleaner..replaced spark plugs..all plugs are sparking correctly. but it continues to run like shit. wont even idle by itself..and suggestions?
Avatar Asked by (pending member)

Answer

Replied on January 29, 2013

Check the compressions at 1 & 2 you may have a blown head gasket between the cylinders.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
26,915 answers provided