problems in the ix..
Originally Posted by diiirk
there is a slight possibility that a piece of porcelin fell into the cylinder when i first took out the broken plug, i highly doubt it, but this would explain the noise we heard when it started up. could have been the piece moving in the cylinder and it stopped becuase it was released through an exhaust valve
Do not gap the exact replacement irridiums. You can use a feeler guage to see if their in tolerance.
Torque plugs 18 foot/lbs (I think).
After plugs are in and torqued, if she's still missing, make sure ignition is in "OFF" (just remove key) then disconnect negative terminal to the battery for no less than 15 minutes.
If still bad, carefully inspect everywhere that you have worked on the car, connections, hoses, lines, connectors, etc.
If you still can't get it right, you will need to post a more specific list of events from when you first noticed the problem (and what you recently did prior) to current.
Hint, just write important facts, not one long paragraph
Torque plugs 18 foot/lbs (I think).
After plugs are in and torqued, if she's still missing, make sure ignition is in "OFF" (just remove key) then disconnect negative terminal to the battery for no less than 15 minutes.
If still bad, carefully inspect everywhere that you have worked on the car, connections, hoses, lines, connectors, etc.
If you still can't get it right, you will need to post a more specific list of events from when you first noticed the problem (and what you recently did prior) to current.
Hint, just write important facts, not one long paragraph
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From: ft lauderdale
everything is listed..
-pulled stock plugs to do compression test, porcelin was broke. maybe from engine maybe from tool
-car sat with no plugs overnight until i could get new plugs
-new plugs were installed
-started the car and there was a clicking noise like maybe a piece of porcelin moving around in the cylinder, the noise stopped and the car was misfiring and idle would not settle(wanted to stall)
-idle settled and warmed up to operating temp
-revved engine a little and at 5k the misfiring conitnued until it stalled
-pulled plugs and they were broke once again, maybe from tool.
the car was running great, except for a little dip in idle from time to time up until the new plugs went in today
-pulled stock plugs to do compression test, porcelin was broke. maybe from engine maybe from tool
-car sat with no plugs overnight until i could get new plugs
-new plugs were installed
-started the car and there was a clicking noise like maybe a piece of porcelin moving around in the cylinder, the noise stopped and the car was misfiring and idle would not settle(wanted to stall)
-idle settled and warmed up to operating temp
-revved engine a little and at 5k the misfiring conitnued until it stalled
-pulled plugs and they were broke once again, maybe from tool.
the car was running great, except for a little dip in idle from time to time up until the new plugs went in today
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From: ft lauderdale
ok so tomorow im putting the plugs in myself so i can be extra careful, checking all my vac lines and connections and u say use the tools from the car, i didnt kno the car came with a socket for removing the plugs. also it was recommended that i disconnect the battery for 10 seconds if it still misfires, but will this erase my dynoflash??