No pre-pump. The fuel pressure is retained in the system by check valves in the pump & the fuel pressure regulator at the engine. The car also has a fuel pressure accumulator next to the pumps.

Misfires are most likely a result of secondary ignition problems.

HAVE you checked the compression, possibly the lifters are holding the valves open??

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