99 350 Vortec Need Help Misfiring

1999 C1500 Suburban 350 Vortec - 86K - Started misfiring - Code P0300

- Engine misses throughout driving speed range

It first started with code P0307 misfire and went away. Next time engine started code P0301 misfire and went away. The next time the engine was started code P0300 multiple engine misfire and is always there now. Checked plugs ( AC 41-932 ) the gap was about .056 . We have only put 3K on the car and have had it for about 2yrs. The car always ran supper. I have not done anything to the car except change the oil. I have and AUTOXRAY EZ-SCAN 5000 that I read the codes with.

Thanks Warren

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warrenry
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Shep

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sdlomi2

I do not know when the plugs - wires - filter - have last been changed, but it sure sounds like a good place to start. I think the fuel filter will be first. Thanks - I will keep you updated.

The reason we purchesed the car was because of the very dependable Vortec engine. We had a 1964 Suburban and we really liked it.

The newer Vortec engines have changed. Do the new Vortec engines have the same reliability.

Warren

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warrenry

You must be kidding! The old style Vortec's were not what I'd consider "dependable". The new style GEN III chev small block (new Vortec) engines are far more reliable then the old one's.

If you change everything and still have problems, you may want to check the intake manifold gasket.....I've seen and repaired many of these for warpage, causing a vacuum leak.

Ian

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shiden_kai

PROBLEM SOLVED

Changed the fuel filter and it still ran bad. Started checking for loose connection, had my hand around in back of the throttle body and suddenly the engine started running better. Removed the air tubes and found that the electrical connector to ( I think it is for the injectors ) but not 100% sure, was loose. The 2 seals were jamed all the way into the cover so that it would not clip together. Cleaned both seals and positioned them in the right places, clipped it back together and it runs great.

The fuel filter really needed to be replaced, I could barely blow air through it.

Thank you for the help.

Warren

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warrenry

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