orange county mechanic?? or LA people need help!!!!!

[///digitalme]

Any mechanics in the oc area? Or a good shop that wont cost an arm and a leg to pin point my misfire?

My m42 has been having a misfire and I need to smog it this week...I have replaced, valve cover gasket, a few hoses, fuel pump, icv, afm, o2 sensor, catalytic converter, water pump, thermostast...I need someone to do a smoke test, check my igntion wires, coils, and a compression test..I might still have an air leak somewhere. Ive given up and rather pay to pin point my problem...

[mymonkey562]

Have you called ronin autowerks? Theyve done a couple repairs on my 1602 for a reasonable price there in fullerton

[2mAn]

Have you called ronin autowerks? Theyve done a couple repairs on my 1602 for a reasonable price there in fullerton

They are $110/hr ...

[///digitalme]

I found a place across my job, they'll be looking at it tomorrow morning. I did find a stripped bolt on my valve cover..could that be causing my misfire? I suspect so

[///digitalme]

Update: got a compression test done and it was 180psi on all 4 cylinders... its still running rough.

Anyone know how to fix a stripped thread on the valve cover? Ill pay and drive to you..need to smog the car this week next week is the last week I can smog it....
Anyone?????

[E30SPDFRK]

Come over to 5150 Racing, you won't even have to leave town. Give us a call 714 623 7467

[IRON-E]

Come over to 5150 Racing, you won't even have to leave town. Give us a call 714 623 7467

Wait, you work there with Chris?

[Chilezen]

Anyone know how to fix a stripped thread on the valve cover? Ill pay and drive to you..need to smog the car this week next week is the last week I can smog it....
Anyone?????

Based on this limited knowledge, I guess the valve cover isn't making a tight seal, thus lowering your oil pressure, which will cause it to run rough. That's an easy fix though, pull off the cover, take out the stud, replace. I have extra studs from my old motor.

[Blackout]

Augie, go to Michelangelo Motorworks. Richard who is the owner loves M42s unlike anyone else.
23502 Commerce center dr, Laguna Hills CA 92653 [Suite A]
949 770 3322.
(Tip: bring all the patience and calmness with you when you go)

[iwantspeed]

If it's misfiring maybe replace spark plugs, sparks plug wires and coils?

[///digitalme]

I replaced the spark plugs with some bosch platinum 4417 I havent tried the wires or coils yet how can I test the coils?