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On average, the cost for a Pontiac Tempest Engine is backfiring Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1968 Pontiac TempestL6-4.1L	Service typeEngine is backfiring Inspection	Estimate$114.99	Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
1963 Pontiac TempestL4-3.2L	Service typeEngine is backfiring Inspection	Estimate$94.99	Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1987 Pontiac TempestL4-2.0L	Service typeEngine is backfiring Inspection	Estimate$94.99	Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1989 Pontiac TempestL4-2.0L	Service typeEngine is backfiring Inspection	Estimate$94.99	Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
1969 Pontiac TempestL6-4.1L	Service typeEngine is backfiring Inspection	Estimate$94.99	Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
1990 Pontiac TempestV6-3.1L	Service typeEngine is backfiring Inspection	Estimate$94.99	Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1966 Pontiac TempestL6-3.8L	Service typeEngine is backfiring Inspection	Estimate$99.99	Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
1966 Pontiac TempestV8-5.3L	Service typeEngine is backfiring Inspection	Estimate$99.99	Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94

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Engine backfires are one of the most obvious symptoms of car trouble, and they are annoying and potentially damaging to the car’s exhaust and catalytic mechanisms.

Backfires occur for various reasons, and may be accompanied by a Check Engine light.

Common reasons for this to happen:

When moisture or resistance in the car’s electronic ignition system allows a crossover generation of current to the wrong cylinder.
A lean mixture caused by either an engine vacuum leak or low fuel-pump pressure.
A faulty air injection check valve (part of the car’s emission control system) allows too much air into the car’s exhaust system.
A failed air intake boot can cause a backfire by altering the feedback voltage to the PCM.
Faulty ignition components or spark plugs may also cause backfires if the ignition timing drifts off or the plugs fire intermittently.
An exhaust leak such as broken welds or other small holes can take in cool air during deceleration and cause a popping or backfiring in the exhaust system.

What to expect:

A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to determine the source and cause of the engine backfiring, and will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How important is this service?

Backfires generate sudden high-pressure events in the exhaust system, and can do serious damage if left unchecked. Have the car inspected by a professional mechanic as soon as possible.

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Pontiac Tempest L6-3.8L - Brakes, Steering and Suspension Inspection - Los Altos, California

On time. A true gentleman. Skilled with cars that date over many years. He knows older cars including many classics. Younger mechanics probably would know know a thing about a 4BBL Carburetor. One can see that he has a true love of cars & the work he does. This is only one experience so I would hope to see him back when needed.

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by Harald

Pontiac Tempest V8-5.3L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Laguna Niguel, California

Chris did a great job inspecting the vehicle, I live in GA and wanted to purchase a car in CA so I needed an unbiased third party to look at it for me. My primary concern was that the car was represented accurately in the online ad (there are a lot of scams online now), which he did, we had a great conversation after the inspection which did a lot to comfort my concerns. This was a "project" car and needed to be evaluated accordingly, it was something that I had planned on doing a restoration on so I knew it needed some work. My only critique is that when the car was delivered there was a little more rust than I had expected, I wish that he had pointed that out, I accept some of the responsibility for not asking enough questions during our conversation. Overall I am extremely happy with the inspection service and would highly recommend Chris .

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Marcus is very talented and knows his craft. I will request him in the future

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