Cracked head at cyl #3 at only 37K mi. It's out of warranty so a local shop with a very good rep replaced the head. They had some problem setting timing until they found the TSB on timing belt. BUT, now it has a flashing CEL, code is mis-fire cyl #4 - lean (not the replaced head, the other side they didn't touch). Also Random Mis-fire code at times.

They reset the timing belt numerous times, swapped plug, coil,and even injector between cylinders but error stays at #4. FWIW the compression on #4 is 10# lower than the other 5, but w/in spec.

They're at their wits end, anyone have an idea ?

Thanks.


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