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Really high idle after tightening spark plugs
I had a very nasty tick in my engine after doing a bunch of work to it, I just redid my chain tensioner which went a long way to fixing it, then I found that spark plugs could cause a tick, so I ...
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When I remove a spark plug is it bad news if dirt or grime falls into the engine
Despite my best effort to clean up a corroded spark plug and blowing the area with an airline before removing would it be bad news if dirt or grime falls into the engine in the process of removing it?
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How often should spark plug wires be replaced?
I last replaced them with the plugs about 4 years/60-70k miles ago. I bought platinum plugs I if I remember correctly, so I still got some life on those. The car (2001 Buick Regal) is still in good ...
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How to properly change out spark plugs?
I am looking into how to change out my spark plugs on my 4 cylinder 2005 Mazda 3.
All I know to do is:
1: Open each cylinder.
2: Use a spark plug socket (with the rubber insert) to remove the old ...
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Estimate for head removal / reinstall
In changing the spark plugs in my 2000 Ford Mustang GT (4.6L), I sheared one of them (number 3)
The ceramic is totally removed, as is the hex nut. The threaded portion as well as the ground electrode ...
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Misfire in cylinder 4
About 8 months ago my engine light came on, and after pulling the code it was a misfire in cylinder 4. My vehicle is a 2004 Mazda MPV, and only has 60K miles on it. Everyone I talked to was skeptical ...
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2004 Buick Rainier Ignition Coil Replacement
I have a 2004 Buick Rainier (6 cyllinder). I just found out the 4th bank ignition coil is bad. Seems easy enough just looking at it (I just replaced a few of the spark plugs a few nights ago with no ...
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What do i need to know when replacing a valve cover gasket
I have an oil leak from a cracked valve cover gasket that i want to replace myself. I bought the gasket nearly 6 months ago and i am apprehensive at doing it myself without sort of feed back as to ...
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What happens if a single spark plug unexpectedly goes down in a multi-cylinder engine?
AFAIK vehicle manuals say owner must replace spark plugs every N miles. Suppose he fails to do so and a single spark plug unexpectedly dies in an engine with multiple cylinders right in a freeway. ...
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Spark Plugs 1998 Buick Lesabre
Where are the spark plugs in a 1998 Buick Lesabre? Pictures would be helpful as I'm a novice at this type of thing. I'm assuming I need all six because I'm getting a check engine light saying number 6 ...
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Coil Pack Location
Where are the coilpacks located in a 1998 Buick LeSabre? Images would be most appreciated.
Robert
