Only runing 3 out of 4 cylinders

[soundman707]

I seem to have a rather complicated problem with my number 4 cylinder. The spark plug doesn't seem to ignite the fuel in the cylinder. Here are the Details:
*When I make a gap between the wire and the plug, the plug fires giving me all 4 cylinders.
*I don't have a timing belt cover to time the engine to exactly the correct time, but it is very close.
*All four cylinders were working for about 30 miles after I put the new NKG spark plugs in, but then it stopped and hasn't worked since.
*My car has white smoke coming from the exhaust. The smoke smells of fuel, not of oil.
*When I pull the spark plug in number 4 it is saturated with gas.
*My car idles roughly and inconsistent.
*Acceleration is extremely slow and sometimes the car will surge under constant accelerator pressure.
*The entire fuel system seems to be running rich.
*I have a new cap and rotor.

Do you have any suggestions I could try? I think the injector could be worn allowing too much fuel into the cylinder and the plug can't ignite all that fuel. What do you think?

 

[HITNRUN]

Check the compression in that cylinder and try a cylinder leakage test in that cylinder if you can. White smoke is a sign of burning coolant. If you see white smoke even when the motor is warmed up and running for a while there is a problem. Make sure that cylinder has compression though. I just don't like the sound of: *My car has white smoke coming from the exhaust. The smoke smells of fuel, not of oil.

 

[graham]

Man, I have the same problem but with #2. i replaced all kinds of stuff and it still runs the same,(like crap)if you come across the solution please post it, I think Im going to have to take it to the dealer.

 

[bnpimpn]

i had the same problem...cept it was runnin on only 2 of 4....the mechinc said he replaced the "coil" and it never did it again...but the thing is, it cost me 500 canadian...(without labor)...so i dunno..

 

[graham]

I changed my plugs checked wires and replaced coil pack, I called a buddy at a dealer he said its probably an injecter or injecter O ring I really hope thats not it.Oh ya by a coil pack at a junk yard, I only paid 30 bucks and its only 4 bolts.