car wont run under its own power. 3.1 v-6

1994 CHEVROLET BERETTA
148,000 MILES
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RICOE2010
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i have to hold the gas to start it. once its started it sounds like its missing a cylinder or two. it will run when i have my foot on the gas, when i let off it sputters and dies. ive been through this engine, (egr, iac, coilpacks, obd) and i cant find a damn thing wrong. i recently replaced the intake due to an coolant leak, i replaced two of the pushrods since one was bent. checked the valves and springs while i was in there. everything looks ok. i just feel like im overlooking something.
Jan 20, 2012 at 11:53 PM
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Check for vacuum leaks. Check compression. Check spark at each cylinder. Check fuel pressure. Check the fuel filter.
Jan 20, 2012 at 11:55 PM
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no leaks, compressions fine, fuel pressures fine, unsure about the spark.
Jan 21, 2012 at 12:00 AM
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i was dumb and just yanked the wires without labeling them, im sure i have it in the right firing order though.
Jan 21, 2012 at 12:02 AM
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Firing order attached
Jan 21, 2012 at 1:01 AM
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thats the wrong order. i referenced the module to the packs and they are in the right order. i put it the way you have it just to make sure and it wont run at all. anyways i got it to finally run under its own power and im getting alot of steam out of the breather and out of the egr. like i said i just replaced the intake gasket so i know for a fact its not leaking.
Jan 21, 2012 at 4:03 PM
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But maybe the head gasket is.
Jan 21, 2012 at 10:16 PM
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FYI its wasnt a head gasket. but it was a bent intake valve. thanks anyways bud. i really appreciate it
Feb 2, 2012 at 1:20 AM
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Closing thread.
Feb 2, 2012 at 2:56 AM