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Squash 05-02-2016 07:10 PM

Bent Spark Plug Tip
 
Well, I screwed up guys... :o:
I accidentaly mixed up the spark plugs and placed the Leading into the Trailing spot and vice versa..
I have only drove the car out once and started it up to move it to and from the garage. The metal hook thing (I'm a nub, I know) that sits above the electrode is bent way off. Did the seals bang it into place? I'm guessing so..
And if so, does it mean serious damage? Please help!
I found out upon realizing that the plugs were mixed up.

dannobre 05-02-2016 07:53 PM

If it was the trailing hole it likely just bent the tip. The trailing hole is very small and the depth is shallower than the leading plug

Trailing plugs are slightly shorter...so they won't stick into the combustion chamber in the leading hole and hit the apex seal

Squash 05-02-2016 08:28 PM

Thanks so much for your info! I guess I should replace the bent plug then, or will it run okay for a while?
I know it's a stupid idea, but I just want someone to correct my stupid intention :P

Loki 05-02-2016 09:26 PM

Replace it, the gap is important. If it's not gapped correctly, you won't quite get the best out of your engine. Small chance, but the electrode could also fall off and go for a spin around your engine.

9krpmrx8 05-02-2016 09:26 PM

Better bent than broken :)

Squash 05-03-2016 07:54 AM


Originally Posted by dannobre (Post 4759163)
Trailing plugs are slightly shorter...so they won't stick into the combustion chamber in the leading hole and hit the apex seal

And what about the leading plug in the trailing hole? D:

dannobre 05-03-2016 07:04 PM


Originally Posted by Squash (Post 4759232)
And what about the leading plug in the trailing hole? D:


That's why you mangled your plug tip ;) The hole in the housing is small though so it just bottomed out in the hole and bent the tip. It didn't protrude into the rotor space

Squash 05-16-2016 06:57 PM


Originally Posted by dannobre (Post 4759386)
That's why you mangled your plug tip ;) The hole in the housing is small though so it just bottomed out in the hole and bent the tip. It didn't protrude into the rotor space

Phew, you're a life saver!
Almost had a heart attack! This has been bothering me for weeks..
Thank yew :blue:


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