From what I know of the 2.7 engines, I believe they are interference. Sounds like maybe your timing chain is off and causing the heads to whack the valves?
That's *only* a guess. I know enough to hurt myself. I am not worthy of the greatness of those like DP. Nathan At 08:16 AM 10/27/04, you wrote: >DP and/or anyone else. > >Long story short engine expired at 60K had rebuilt, 2K later the oil pump >broke. Engine builder repaired the pump. Since then when I lifted off the >gas and then back on it puffed smoke. Please give me your thoughts on the >cause of that. Last week engine started missing and then the Check Engine >light flashed. Check codes, number 2 cylinder misfire. Checked plug, >looked real bad, ran compression test on number 2. Had none. Pulled head, >part of exhaust valve missing. Now the real question All of the other >plugs looked good. Do I need to pull the pistion for number 2 to check for >broken rings, or any other thought on the reason why I was puffing smoke. > >Thanks for your help > >Coy > >_________________________________________________________________ >Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and >more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx > > > > >Web: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid> >Subscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Unsubscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Moderator: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Yahoo! Autos. Everything you need to know about buying or selling a car. FREE Quotes, 360� Tours, Research, Blue Book, Compare Vehicles, Buy Used http://us.click.yahoo.com/kEZsdA/bwnGAA/YiGOAA/46t0lB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Web: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid> Subscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Moderator: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
