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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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changed spark plugs, made puttering sound

i just put in new oem plugs. i started it up and every 3ish seconds it would make a popping sound...

is that normal for a little bit? i only had it running for 10 seconds..


first time changing the plugs

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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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no check engine light or anything came on
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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ah i have the same problem, i believe your car is missing during idle
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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what does that mean?
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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Could it be they are not gapped properly? Maybe the wrong plugs?
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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o sorry, well it means either your spark plugs are not gapped correctly, but you said you got oem ones so, they should correct. Also when I said it is missing, I meant it is mis-firing during idle. Try reving it up some and see if it gets worse!
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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gapping is to spec... havent changed them... just measured them straight out of the box..


idk about revving it up... that doesn't sound like a great idea...


whats worst case senerio? i need new plugs again?

or can i blow something up?
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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how you going to blow something up if you give it a little gas, your cel isnt even on!!
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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im redoing everything right now... and seeing if it goes away.. everything looks right at the moment...
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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just go pull one plug now and see what it look like,no you wont blow anything.how does it drive?does it breakup when you drive.
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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doesnt sound right at all lol idk
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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havent driven it anywhere... the idle didnt sounds right so i powered it down right away...
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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lol
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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just put in the other plugs you had!
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