Missing on one cylinder when damp

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teamster1975
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Missing on one cylinder when damp

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Hi Everyone :)

As per subject the car is missing on one when the weather is damp.
I've changed the plugs and leads, all four old plugs had a good tan colour on the electrode, and I've stripped and cleaned the idle air valve.
It always clears up after about a minute of running and doesn't occur in dry conditions. Doesn't make any sense! :?

Any help appreciated! :)
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Re: Missing on one cylinder when damp

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Tracks on spark genorator doo-dahs? I used to have horrendous problems with condensation on the 16 valves, cured with that ignition sealer stuff. I just sprayed the end of the plug caps with it though, rather than go berserk with it and spray every damn thing in sight (like some idiot did on my D8, which is a fecking diesel fer chrissakes)
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Re: Missing on one cylinder when damp

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Ooh I didn't think to look at that. My knowledge is limited if it hasn't got a distributor!
Thanks Steve :)
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there :(
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X

"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
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