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1999 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L Cylinder #2
Posted to GM Engine on 1/28/2005 19 Replies

Replaced lower intake gasket. All pushrods were installed into correct locations relative to exhaust/intake valves. Upon first start after reinstalling everything, had backfire through exhaust. Pulling cylinder #2 plug wire stopped the backfiring. According to...

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car Vehicle Data

1999 Chevrolet Malibu

VIN 1G1ND52MXX
Engine3.1 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
AffectedCylinder #2
ConditionsBackfiring Through Exhaust
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1999 Chevrolet Malibu

VIN 1G1ND52MXX
Engine3.1 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
AffectedCylinder #2
ConditionsBackfiring Through Exhaust