CHeck my spark plugs
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CHeck my spark plugs
I checked my plugs yesterday, what do you think? I was surprised that all the plugs were a bit loosen, not too much, but definatelly not absolutelly tight. My ITR is stock, it's about 20000 miles on them (except of the right one that has only 2000 miles).
cause I'm cheap 
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Re: CHeck my spark plugs (DutchITR1689)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DutchITR1689 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">number 2 is rusting, is water getting in there?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't know, but for the same reason, I replaced the right plug 2000 miles ago. Now another plug is rusty. I found no water there
I don't know, but for the same reason, I replaced the right plug 2000 miles ago. Now another plug is rusty. I found no water there
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Re: CHeck my spark plugs (petrv)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by petrv »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't know, but for the same reason, I replaced the right plug 2000 miles ago. Now another plug is rusty. I found no water there </TD></TR></TABLE>
You are just fine
</TD></TR></TABLE>You are just fine
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Re: CHeck my spark plugs (BLUE EH3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BLUE EH3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what does oily plugs mean?</TD></TR></TABLE>
maybe a valve cover seal is leaking?
maybe a valve cover seal is leaking?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LsVtec92Hatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Those plugs look like the engine is running lean to me...</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah i agree, u should probably turn up your fuel pressure.
yeah i agree, u should probably turn up your fuel pressure.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LsVtec92Hatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Those plugs look like the engine is running lean to me...</TD></TR></TABLE>
possibly...but sometimes they look like that if the car was driven hard recently. Id say those look like typical used ITR plugs.
possibly...but sometimes they look like that if the car was driven hard recently. Id say those look like typical used ITR plugs.
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possibly...but sometimes they look like that if the car was driven hard recently. Id say those look like typical used ITR plugs. </TD></TR></TABLE>
You are probably right. My ITR is my fun weekend car, so it's mostly driven hard and often on a race track.
possibly...but sometimes they look like that if the car was driven hard recently. Id say those look like typical used ITR plugs. </TD></TR></TABLE>
You are probably right. My ITR is my fun weekend car, so it's mostly driven hard and often on a race track.
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What he was saying though, is they should only look like that if driven very hard very recently. The heat that is a byproduct of 'hard' driving causes the mixture to lean out some as combustion chamber and underhood temps rise.
If you drove @ a track event , then had the vehicle shut down for a few hours, then drove leisurly home, the plugs should have returned to their normal state.
When i said your plugs look lean, i only meant very very slightly, nothing to worry about, but it is noticeable.
If you drove @ a track event , then had the vehicle shut down for a few hours, then drove leisurly home, the plugs should have returned to their normal state.
When i said your plugs look lean, i only meant very very slightly, nothing to worry about, but it is noticeable.
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Re: (LsVtec92Hatch)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LsVtec92Hatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What he was saying though, is they should only look like that if driven very hard very recently. The heat that is a byproduct of 'hard' driving causes the mixture to lean out some as combustion chamber and underhood temps rise.
If you drove @ a track event , then had the vehicle shut down for a few hours, then drove leisurly home, the plugs should have returned to their normal state.
When i said your plugs look lean, i only meant very very slightly, nothing to worry about, but it is noticeable.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks for your suggestions, very appreciated
If you drove @ a track event , then had the vehicle shut down for a few hours, then drove leisurly home, the plugs should have returned to their normal state.
When i said your plugs look lean, i only meant very very slightly, nothing to worry about, but it is noticeable.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks for your suggestions, very appreciated
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Re: CHeck my spark plugs (petrv)
FYI, mine looks exactly like yours after 20.000 km. They are a bit white because of the advanced timing (18 deg). I'm now using NGK Iridium IFR7G-11K. Engine feels a little bit smoother.
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Re: CHeck my spark plugs (BLUE EH3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BLUE EH3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what does oily plugs mean?</TD></TR></TABLE>It could be spark plug o rings, If it's that then your in luck it's a piece of cake to fix.
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Re: CHeck my spark plugs (r573)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by r573 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It could be spark plug o rings, If it's that then your in luck it's a piece of cake to fix.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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