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Misfiring and blown header gasket.

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Old May 1, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Car: 1986 Camaro IROC-Z
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Misfiring and blown header gasket.

Can anyone tell me a possible cause of my engine misfiring and a blown header gasket?

350 TPI

recently overheated
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Old May 2, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Re: Misfiring and blown header gasket.

Burned plug wire?

Overheating can/will cause header gaskets to burn/blow out. Plus if the bolts loosen up, that gasket is toast.
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Old May 2, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Re: Misfiring and blown header gasket.

yeah i gotta check my wires and plugs.

i was scared to drive it down the street. lol
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