Pointy spark plugs
wayaboveme
07-13-2009, 01:03 PM
Hi,
Am performing tune-up on my 2000 Yukon. Already changed the plugs/wires, PCV, checked EGR valve and replaced air filter.
On the plugs, they (AC Delco plats in there about 30K miles), they are worn down to a very pointy nub. My book says they may not be the right heat range or maybe there is debris flying around but I doubt that. The insulator is ash white. Put in new Bosch plats. THoughts?
Still to do:
Replace all 4 O2 sensors. Any hints on this?
Replace fuel filter. Book calls for me to release the fuel pressure and use a hose, etc. Do I have to do this?
THanks!
Am performing tune-up on my 2000 Yukon. Already changed the plugs/wires, PCV, checked EGR valve and replaced air filter.
On the plugs, they (AC Delco plats in there about 30K miles), they are worn down to a very pointy nub. My book says they may not be the right heat range or maybe there is debris flying around but I doubt that. The insulator is ash white. Put in new Bosch plats. THoughts?
Still to do:
Replace all 4 O2 sensors. Any hints on this?
Replace fuel filter. Book calls for me to release the fuel pressure and use a hose, etc. Do I have to do this?
THanks!
maxwedge
07-14-2009, 07:05 AM
AC plats do have a narrow diameter center electrode, no sure what yours looked like but I would not use Bosch in that truck. You can pull the fuel pump fuse and run the engien till it quits to relieve most of the pressure.
markdpro
07-14-2009, 09:29 PM
Hi,
Am performing tune-up on my 2000 Yukon. Already changed the plugs/wires, PCV, checked EGR valve and replaced air filter.
On the plugs, they (AC Delco plats in there about 30K miles), they are worn down to a very pointy nub. My book says they may not be the right heat range or maybe there is debris flying around but I doubt that. The insulator is ash white. Put in new Bosch plats. THoughts?
Still to do:
Replace all 4 O2 sensors. Any hints on this?
Replace fuel filter. Book calls for me to release the fuel pressure and use a hose, etc. Do I have to do this?
THanks!
If they were platinum plugs, the gap might be ok even if there is significant wear on the centre electrode.
Am performing tune-up on my 2000 Yukon. Already changed the plugs/wires, PCV, checked EGR valve and replaced air filter.
On the plugs, they (AC Delco plats in there about 30K miles), they are worn down to a very pointy nub. My book says they may not be the right heat range or maybe there is debris flying around but I doubt that. The insulator is ash white. Put in new Bosch plats. THoughts?
Still to do:
Replace all 4 O2 sensors. Any hints on this?
Replace fuel filter. Book calls for me to release the fuel pressure and use a hose, etc. Do I have to do this?
THanks!
If they were platinum plugs, the gap might be ok even if there is significant wear on the centre electrode.
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