98MitsGSX
8/2/2006 5:17:34 AM
Hey guys, I need some help.
I changed my plugs back in November, but a few weeks ago I got a CEL and A LOT of sputter/stutter in low RPMs. We tested it an I was misfiring on #2. So, we replaced them with a set of Denso iridiums. Now, not one week later, the same thing is happening! WHY AM I FOWLING PLUGS SO DAMN FAST!?!?!?!?
Pleas help guys!
DSMTalonAWD51
8/2/2006 3:56:36 PM
im guessing you didnt gap them correctly?
if you know they are then start working backwards: wires, coil pack etc
DSMTalonAWD51
8/2/2006 3:57:06 PM
that and make sure you dont have a boost leak.
98MitsGSX
8/2/2006 11:38:57 PM
Okay, I'll try those ideas this week and let ya know.
Thanks for the input guys.
98MitsGSX
8/5/2006 4:35:46 PM
Okay, upon removing my plugs, I noticed I had a little oil on the #2. I was thinking my valve cover gasket is shot...maybe that's why I'm sputtering??? Hmmmm, what do you guys think?
Am I off still?
5Tizzle
8/5/2006 6:31:23 PM
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ORIGINAL: 98MitsGSX
I was thinking my valve cover gasket is shot...maybe that's why I'm sputtering???
No. Your rings are probably getting bad. Pretty bad. You got dark blue smoke coming out the back end?
Sebba
8/5/2006 7:35:53 PM
Either that or he has a shot head gasket causing him to burn coolant and oil...causing the sputter... or the bad rings
TheEngineer
8/7/2006 7:51:03 AM
bad rings wont blow out your spark plugs though. I am gonna go on the head gasket idea.
98MitsGSX
8/9/2006 5:11:23 AM
well, no smoke that I can see. I gapped my plugs according to the manual. I am going to have an upper engine rebuild done anyway...I will knock out every possible in one shot...Only $200+tax...so why the hell not, right?
