its a 96 SE recent valve adjustment, short intake, no cat, NGK platniums, 48,000V coil, new O2 sensor. the tips of my plugs are white and i dont know how to fix this. they are gapped to .044 anyone?

 

Have you checked the timing?

Can you hear it ''pinging''?

What octane gas are you running..

 

 

how do i check the timing? no pinging and i run 87, only because i drive 150 miles a day M-F


Modified by wastedyouth2542 at 1:01 PM 6/3/2008

 

bump

 

timing is advanced to 18* TDC anyone know why im running so lean? I now run midgrade 89 i believe

 

jump the service connector and set the timing to 16deg


Could be a million things, clogged injectors, bad fuel pump, bad fuel filter etc.

 

it was at 16 deg, i just advanced it yesturday

 

change your plugs, replace fuel filter and run 91-93 octane then check your plugs a week or 2 later.

and is it a "lean white" or a "oil consumption white"? have you notice any oil burning symtoms in your car? cloud when you get on the gas, have to add oil every week or so.

 

plugs have about 20k miles on them, they are NGK platinums, i havent changed the fuel filter but there is no sign of burning oil at all and i run 89 octane gas

 

Bump for info... I have similar issues, 1995 GS-r ngks, replaced plugs cap rotor fuel filter pressure regulator hoses vacuum lines run seafoam. Will sparatically kill the plug for cylinder 3, white core dark deposits on the electrode and sometimes the threads... Timing doesnt seem to be off any other ideas??? head gasket doesnt seem to be leaking it will burn about a half quart of oil every 3k or so

 

bump for more info.... My eg is shooting out black smoke, and it has small black dots on the rear bumper. The plugs are also white. and it drinks gas like a v8. I have a d15b with a vtec-e head.

 

im having the same problem with my d15b any ideas?

 

The white buildup can also be caused by heat. The wrong heat range spark plug , overadvanced ignition timing, intake manifold vacuum leaks, sticking intake or exhaust valves, or insufficient engine cooling are all possible causes.