#6 Cylinder Missfiring On My 94... HELP!

94v6blkndred · November 8th, 2007, 03:33 PM

I own a 94 v6 and yesterday morning i went to work and it was running like shit. I got to work and the check engine light came on and it smelt like gas bad and white smoke was pouring out of my tailpipes. I had a friend check it with his code reader and it said i had a #6 cylinder missfire. We took the plug out and checked it and it was fine. Ran the computer on it and it cleared the code and it started up fine but when i went to leave it acted up again. Any ideas on what it could be or how to fix this? Thanks guys!

whitemustang02 · November 8th, 2007, 03:38 PM

bad plug wire

AtlanticBlue99 · November 8th, 2007, 03:39 PM

do you know the exact code? how is the coolant level?

AtlanticBlue99 · November 8th, 2007, 03:39 PM

im thinking more along the lines of head gasket time

your year v6 is notorious for headgasket problems, and it seems like a headgasket leak to me.

Juggalo_X · November 8th, 2007, 03:45 PM

could be PCV issue as well or bad plug/wire. but AB is right head gaskets are notorious on your year.

94v6blkndred · November 8th, 2007, 03:49 PM

weak...im not sure on the exact code i just saw it said #6 missfire...dude is a mechanic and i asked him if i could rule out head gasket and he said yea..but thats always a big fear of mine....especially when smoke is pouring out of my cars ass haha...he said the plugs and wire are sparking good but should probally replace them.

Juggalo_X · November 8th, 2007, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by 94v6blkndred

weak...im not sure on the exact code i just saw it said #6 missfire...dude is a mechanic and i asked him if i could rule out head gasket and he said yea..but thats always a big fear of mine....especially when smoke is pouring out of my cars ass haha...he said the plugs and wire are sparking good but should probally replace them.

what color smoke?

94v6blkndred · November 8th, 2007, 04:12 PM

whiteish smoke...smells like gas hardcore

Juggalo_X · November 8th, 2007, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by 94v6blkndred

whiteish smoke...smells like gas hardcore

your not burning all ur fuel and, so bad plugs/wires. but white smoke is a sign of a bad head gasket and im betting thats it.

AtlanticBlue99 · November 8th, 2007, 04:17 PM

yeah, white smoke is uncombusted fuel. it could be something simple like the plugs/wires, but check your coolant- thats the first sign to headgasket issues.

Juggalo_X · November 8th, 2007, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

yeah, white smoke is uncombusted fuel. it could be something simple like the plugs/wires, but check your coolant- thats the first sign to headgasket issues.

wise words. check the oil for coolent (will be airated and turn rusty color) and check the coolant for lo level and oil in it. sounds to me u have a misfire caused by a leaking gasket. this explains the unspent fuel and the miss.

94v6blkndred · November 8th, 2007, 09:20 PM

alright cool thanks alot guys! i talked to my step dad and said to maybe check my coil pack and see if maybe the the number 6 is out on that and to do check my system by taking my radiator cap off and starting to see if it bubbles out and to get some sealant called Dike? And if it is my coil pack is it more sensible to get an OEM replacement or something like Screamin Demon if its around the same price range?

94v6blkndred · November 9th, 2007, 02:40 PM

anyone?

Onemanzu · November 9th, 2007, 05:41 PM

MSD apparently has coil packs for like 85 bucks ... could try them...

dark-samurai2 · November 9th, 2007, 05:43 PM

its a bad wplug wire and gasket which happends after a while i've bought cars for like 300 bucks because people didnt know what was wrong with them and they wanted to get rid of them turns out all it needed was a head gasket.

Juggalo_X · November 9th, 2007, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by dark-samurai2

its a bad wplug wire and gasket which happends after a while i've bought cars for like 300 bucks because people didnt know what was wrong with them and they wanted to get rid of them turns out all it needed was a head gasket.

LMAO only needed a gasket, thats a big deal for the average car owner.

dark-samurai2 · November 9th, 2007, 05:54 PM

i bought the head gasket for like 20 bucks at auto zone and traded the car into a dealership for my little sister so she could get a car

Juggalo_X · November 9th, 2007, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by dark-samurai2

i bought the head gasket for like 20 bucks at auto zone and traded the car into a dealership for my little sister so she could get a car

tope end gasket kit with head bolts 200-300 bux not to bad but if you cannot do it your self then u start to feel the pain cuz labor kills you.

94v6blkndred · November 9th, 2007, 07:25 PM

yea im hoping its my coil pack and not a head gasket but i checked my oil and its was kinda milkish so i think im fucked....i dont have a garage of my own so i think im gonna have to bite the bullet and have someone fix it

GreenFaleen · November 9th, 2007, 11:01 PM

Dude one cylinder missing wont make it run so bad your pushing smoke and milky oil = bad. Hint dont drive your car and get that head gasket replaced cyl 6 will be on your drivers so you may get lucky and only have to replace one but IMO do both.

November 8th, 2007, 03:33 PM	#1
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Turboed Saleen Clone faster than my v6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	#6 Cylinder Missfiring On My 94... HELP! I own a 94 v6 and yesterday morning i went to work and it was running like shit. I got to work and the check engine light came on and it smelt like gas bad and white smoke was pouring out of my tailpipes. I had a friend check it with his code reader and it said i had a #6 cylinder missfire. We took the plug out and checked it and it was fine. Ran the computer on it and it cleared the code and it started up fine but when i went to leave it acted up again. Any ideas on what it could be or how to fix this? Thanks guys!

November 8th, 2007, 03:38 PM	#2
whitemustang02 MM's official Chevy guy 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,024 iTrader: 0 reviews	bad plug wire __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick" - Theodore Roosevelt "Any idiot can make a V8 fast, it takes a real idiot to make a fast V6". '02 Mustang N/A 4.3 stroker away for winter '72 Chevelle project car 454 coming '93 Bronco EFI 351W DD

November 8th, 2007, 03:39 PM	#3
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	do you know the exact code? how is the coolant level? __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

November 8th, 2007, 03:39 PM	#4
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	im thinking more along the lines of head gasket time your year v6 is notorious for headgasket problems, and it seems like a headgasket leak to me. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

November 8th, 2007, 04:17 PM	#10
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah, white smoke is uncombusted fuel. it could be something simple like the plugs/wires, but check your coolant- thats the first sign to headgasket issues. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

November 8th, 2007, 03:45 PM	#5
Juggalo_X I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang 232/CBR600 14+@Slow Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Western Ontario Posts: 6,688 iTrader: 0 reviews	could be PCV issue as well or bad plug/wire. but AB is right head gaskets are notorious on your year.

November 8th, 2007, 03:49 PM	#6
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Turboed Saleen Clone faster than my v6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	weak...im not sure on the exact code i just saw it said #6 missfire...dude is a mechanic and i asked him if i could rule out head gasket and he said yea..but thats always a big fear of mine....especially when smoke is pouring out of my cars ass haha...he said the plugs and wire are sparking good but should probally replace them.

November 8th, 2007, 04:12 PM	#8
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Turboed Saleen Clone faster than my v6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	whiteish smoke...smells like gas hardcore

November 8th, 2007, 09:20 PM	#12
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Turboed Saleen Clone faster than my v6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright cool thanks alot guys! i talked to my step dad and said to maybe check my coil pack and see if maybe the the number 6 is out on that and to do check my system by taking my radiator cap off and starting to see if it bubbles out and to get some sealant called Dike? And if it is my coil pack is it more sensible to get an OEM replacement or something like Screamin Demon if its around the same price range?

November 9th, 2007, 02:40 PM	#13
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Turboed Saleen Clone faster than my v6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	anyone?

November 9th, 2007, 05:41 PM	#14
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	MSD apparently has coil packs for like 85 bucks ... could try them... __________________ My Foz

November 9th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#19
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Turboed Saleen Clone faster than my v6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea im hoping its my coil pack and not a head gasket but i checked my oil and its was kinda milkish so i think im fucked....i dont have a garage of my own so i think im gonna have to bite the bullet and have someone fix it

November 9th, 2007, 11:01 PM	#20
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	Dude one cylinder missing wont make it run so bad your pushing smoke and milky oil = bad. Hint dont drive your car and get that head gasket replaced cyl 6 will be on your drivers so you may get lucky and only have to replace one but IMO do both. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

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