Got water in the spark plug holes, ruined?

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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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hey guys i just recently washed my engine that i have sitting in my garage, even though i tryed to plug the spark plug holes i still got a bunch of water in them, i took a tube and blew/sucked (gross) it out as much as i could. the plugs were in and everything, torqed like if you wanted to run it, can it still seep past. is there anything i can do to make sure its ok to put in my car and turbo charge it like i planned
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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The water more than likely didn't seep past the threading on the spark plugs, especially if you have them torqued down.

If you sucked most of the water out you should be fine.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 01:21 PM
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Its not a big deal only getting water in the engine is. Just get it out spray a little wd40 in and let it sit and they'll dry out.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 02:21 PM
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yeah man. No big deal i washed my engine and didnt cover anything. Just let it get up to temp water will evaporate.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 02:25 PM
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Throw some absorbent napkins in there and you'll be fine.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 03:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EL Vap133 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Throw some absorbent napkins in there and you'll be fine. </TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL!!!!

Kotex to the rescue!

Actually, I think the motor is TRASHED.

You'll have to pull it out and junk the whole thing.
You might as well sell the whole car.
Nobody is going to want to buy it in that condition.

I'll be the nice guy and take it off your hands for $5.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 03:40 PM
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don't stick paper towels in there....it can get wet and fall apart and get stuck.
Use a blow dryer.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 03:44 PM
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go to the nearest car wash and use the air pressure sprayer...
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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Just pop the hood and let the sun dry it out
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 04:12 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4drEF &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

LOL!!!!

Kotex to the rescue!

Actually, I think the motor is TRASHED.

You'll have to pull it out and junk the whole thing.
You might as well sell the whole car.
Nobody is going to want to buy it in that condition.

I'll be the nice guy and take it off your hands for $5.</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL!!! What a nice guy!


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bambam &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">don't stick paper towels in there....it can get wet and fall apart and get stuck.
Use a blow dryer.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Tampons!
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EL Vap133 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Tampons! </TD></TR></TABLE>

you get a little string.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 04:18 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2point2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

you get a little string.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Works to pull them out.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 04:20 PM
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LMAO, tampons!

whatever works i guess, function over fashion
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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good to know, i hope it doesnt **** it over, only one way to find out i guess.
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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How about some compressed air into the spark plug hole? does anyone thing that'll be a good/bad thing to do in his situation?
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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 02:15 AM
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I used a SYRINGE and it all came out easily. Just don't shoot up with that one anymore after you do it.
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