2000 Mitsubishi Montero backfire

2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
3.0L • V6 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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POPS37
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My engine back fires and I do smell the gas coming from it
Feb 8, 2015 at 2:12 AM
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HMAC300
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scan for code and check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it
Feb 8, 2015 at 8:29 AM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like you have a camshaft follower or camshaft lobe that has gone bad. I would remove the spark plugs and do a compression test to see which cylinder is low and then remove the valve cover to inspect the valve train, here are two guides to help us see what going on.


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-backfires-while-running


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