1999 Kia Sportage backfire number three cylinder

1999 KIA SPORTAGE
189,000 MILES
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GLEN42
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Had head redone. Put it back on, timing is dead on. But its backfiring from intake. Ides rough, but no backfire when giving throttle at 200 rpm. Could this be a bad valve? New spark plugs and coils. Not giving a misfire code. Need help, thank you
Aug 19, 2013 at 12:34 AM
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HMAC300
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check to see if your vavles are adjusted correctly. then check for a vacuum leak
Aug 19, 2013 at 7:08 AM
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KHLOW2008
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The hydraulic valve lifters have to be relieved of pressure if the valves were lapped.
Aug 19, 2013 at 7:17 AM
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