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11-27-2007, 04:58 PM #1Senior Member
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white- 2002 z28
spark plugs.. dripping with oil? (winter car)
what is casuing it ?, caseu every 6 months i need to change them
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11-27-2007, 05:17 PM #2My Neighbors Hate Me!!!
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Artic White- 2001 Chevy Camaro SS
From what i've heard this is mostly caused in part by worn out piston rings. Because of that seal not being so good anymore, oil can make it's way into the combustion chamber therefore coating your spark plugs.
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11-27-2007, 05:20 PM #3Senior Member
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white- 2002 z28
thats what i was thinking. hey 260,000 miles on motor might do it. thanks
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11-27-2007, 05:28 PM #4My Neighbors Hate Me!!!
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Artic White- 2001 Chevy Camaro SS
Yea, i'd say it's about time. Lol!
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11-27-2007, 05:34 PM #5Senior Member
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white- 2002 z28
well just replaced them a hour ago and car runs likes it new again, soo i know this is a problem
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11-27-2007, 08:53 PM #6Ricekiller
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Pewter- 2002 Camaro Z28
do a compression test and i bet u'll confirm ur guess of piston rings
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11-27-2007, 09:08 PM #7Member
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you got 260k on that motor? on a 2002 ls1? i am impressed unless it is another car you are talking about
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11-28-2007, 03:23 PM #8Senior Member
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white- 2002 z28
nope 93 saturn
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11-28-2007, 03:47 PM #9Senior Member
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Valve cover gasket
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11-29-2007, 03:42 PM #10I have a need for speed!
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Artic White- 00 SS Vert.
Shut up!
Originally Posted by KyleLs1
He's not talking about the outside of the plugs, or the wires. He's talking about the part that sticks inside the combustion chamber.
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11-29-2007, 03:52 PM #11Senior Member
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yea i know... Originally Posted by jigger1166
Shut up!
He's not talking about the outside of the plugs, or the wires. He's talking about the part that sticks inside the combustion chamber.
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11-29-2007, 04:51 PM #12Member
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Yeah time for some new rings. And probally a rebuild.
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