i need some help im my situation
simeon lyon
01-19-2009, 10:13 PM
i have an 89 accord and i was driving and i blew a sparkplug straight from the cylinder, i am thinking it is a broken valve, because i have been getting terrible gas mileage lately. the plug was 2 weeks old and i hadnt driven in a week and the plugs threads were completely corroded. i was wondering if my prediction was corect and if it would be better/cheaper to go gsr or try to get the stock engine fixed or buy a new car period
thanks
thanks
discnik
01-20-2009, 01:05 AM
You said the plug was two weeks old, who replaced them ?
Do you still have any threads left in the hole ?
You said the threads were corroded ? As in from coolant, carbon, or ???
Have you done a compression test on the cyclinders ?
Which cyclinder was the plug in ?
You may be lucky enough to heli-coil the hole that blew out if it isn't to severely damaged. Believe it or not you can do this yourself.
A compression test of the cyclinders will tell you if the head needs a valve job and surfaced.
If coolant is in evidence then you may be looking at replacing the head gasket.
Things to look at.
Do you still have any threads left in the hole ?
You said the threads were corroded ? As in from coolant, carbon, or ???
Have you done a compression test on the cyclinders ?
Which cyclinder was the plug in ?
You may be lucky enough to heli-coil the hole that blew out if it isn't to severely damaged. Believe it or not you can do this yourself.
A compression test of the cyclinders will tell you if the head needs a valve job and surfaced.
If coolant is in evidence then you may be looking at replacing the head gasket.
Things to look at.
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