The exhaust valve spring was broken and turned into itself so it kept the valve from dropping. The valve was actually still closing and sealing but while running the engine it would misfire because the valve couldn't close fast enough. After all this hair pulling I thought to myself, I wonder how I could have accurately diagnosed this problem before removing the cylinder head. It goes back to the basics I learned in school years ago, checking engine vacuum. If I had hooked up a vacuum gauge to the engine I would have seen a fluttering needle on the gauge. This is what a broken valve spring would do to the vacuum gauge. You get so caught up in what you know on today's vehicles that sometimes it helps to just go back to the basics. Another problem you want to check for is any signs of...
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Apparently the CVT transmission has had so many problems they extended the warranty to 7 years.
Excellent service very reasonable and honest.
Every car I have brought into him he has done exceptional work on from brakes to an engine rebuild.
They got me in and fixed my car when no one else would...
Marty is the best technician I’ve ever had the pleasure of doing business with.
They also recommended I bring it back up to date with all the factory recommended tune-ups (it's a 13 year old car that I bought used; ain't happening).
Probably the best most honest shop I’ve dealt with.
Marty is really good with people.
Marty is a true professional and a master at his craft Thanks again for all your help
Kept me updated daily, and fixed everything needed by the timeline we agreed too!
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