Sorry to post ANOTHER thread but have a very urgent query.

I have a flooded engine and have taken out the plugs. They look pretty good at the business end but the threads on both plugs of the same type (think it was the top two but do not have them here) were rusty. Is this normal? Should I do something to clean out the holes? NGK specifically say NOT to use a lube when seating the plugs.

Two plugs WERE difficult to get out but they were one of each and I think they were difficult because two had been taken out at the garage. So the rust made no significant distance to pulling them. I am missing the plastic splash guard so could be road spray but doubt it.

I am buying torque wrench in about three hours and will need to get anything else then. Propose to put plugs back in in about five hours 1-2pm Hawaii time.

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Once again sorry to start a new thread just need some urgent input. Mods if you want please remove this post tomorrow.

Related threads
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...=1#post4250508
and
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/lack-power-stalling-pinking-noise-more-231314/

Once again mahalo nui loa (thanks a million) for all the advice received here already.

Steve

 

Cleaned out the sockets with a good spray of MAF cleaner - don't think too much gunk went inside and the plugs went in pretty OK so hopefully fine.

Thanks anyway.

Steve