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Bdub215 · 02-27-2011, 07:19 PM

Engine developed an occasional miss. i knew what the problem was. so i pulled the plugs out and no surprise
CYL 1

CYL 2

CYL 3

CYL 4

i've noticed you dont just lose oil to combustion, you lose some to the plug threads as well (I wonder how that happens)

ah well still looks good

moviestar · 03-01-2011, 01:48 AM

Took you all weekend to replace the spark plugs? Good lord.

Milky · 03-01-2011, 04:37 AM

Bdub, how new is your valve cover gasket? i ask because it looks like its seeping a wee bit into the plug tubes.

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Originally Posted by moviestar

Took you all weekend to replace the spark plugs? Good lord.

i seriously LOL'd at that. i would hope it took longer to make the post and take pics than it did to change out the plugs.

Bdub215 · 03-01-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Milky

Bdub, how new is your valve cover gasket? i ask because it looks like its seeping a wee bit into the plug tubes.

i seriously LOL'd at that. i would hope it took longer to make the post and take pics than it did to change out the plugs.

As far as I can tell the VCG is holding up fine. When I last changed plugs they came out the same way. And no this didn't take me all weekend. The plugs took 15 minutes. The pictures took a bit longer.

Milky · 03-02-2011, 03:26 AM

hmm. weird. it does look like oil had seeped into the tube. my miata had similar markings when i changed its plugs recently. i plan on changing the valve cover gasket when i install cam gears, underdrive crank pulley and maybe a new timing belt.

1998rolla · 03-05-2011, 10:32 AM

i would get a new valve cover gasket. when i changed my plugs they where covered in oil. when i replaced the gasket it was dried out and cracked. its a 25$ part and it took about 30 min to replace it by myself.

Bdub215 · 03-05-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998rolla

i would get a new valve cover gasket. when i changed my plugs they where covered in oil. when i replaced the gasket it was dried out and cracked. its a 25$ part and it took about 30 min to replace it by myself.

doubt thats my issue. did mine not that long ago.

militarydave · 03-05-2011, 11:04 PM

bdub... is that a TRD oil cap and strut tower brace?

if so, what brand is the strut tower brace and where did you get it?

Bdub215 · 03-05-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by militarydave

bdub... is that a TRD oil cap and strut tower brace?

if so, what brand is the strut tower brace and where did you get it?

TRD

dealer and with a nice discount like 130ish.

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militarydave · 03-06-2011, 01:12 PM

trd dealer huh...? i'll have to google that

Bdub215 · 03-06-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by militarydave

trd dealer huh...? i'll have to google that

i think that went over your head a bit... and into right field

Strutbar is TRD=Dealer ordered.

militarydave · 03-06-2011, 10:33 PM

i was half awake when i read this... back to bed now... lol

TenZen · 03-09-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by militarydave

i was half awake when i read this... back to bed now... lol

Here you go. The price went up since I've bought some time ago

http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...1&parts_id=111

militarydave · 03-09-2011, 10:12 PM

lol... thanks fellas!

gbell210 · 03-14-2011, 02:34 AM

Did you remove your top radiator brackets for some reason too? Or do the pre 2000's not have the brackets on top of the radiator? It looks like the bolt holes are there though.