Engine skipping beat here and there at idle

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91Beater
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Engine skipping beat here and there at idle

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EJ22 NA. It doesn't stall, but it skips a beat or two and shudders sometimes while idling. Where should I start looking?
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Re: Engine skipping beat here and there at idle

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Would you say the engine is misfiring? I would start with the basic stuff; spark plugs and wires.
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Re: Engine skipping beat here and there at idle

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And get good wires, NGK's
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