Oil On Spark Plug???
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Just changed my plugs today, and noticed oil on either the #2 or #3 plug, depending on which way you're counting. I *don't* have the STi exhaust mod...so how difficult would it be to actually change this gasket? Or should I take the plugs to the dealer and have them do it? This would fall under powertrain warranty, yes?
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Just changed my plugs today, and noticed oil on either the #2 or #3 plug, depending on which way you're counting. I *don't* have the STi exhaust mod...so how difficult would it be to actually change this gasket? Or should I take the plugs to the dealer and have them do it? This would fall under powertrain warranty, yes?
on a V engine, generally, the #1 is the most forward on the crank, so, in the case of a GM small block, the first cylinder is the the one on the drivers side, so the left bank is 1-3-5-7
and the passenger side is 2-4-6-8.
the notable exceptions are the classic ford flathead and the old big block pontics/olds which are labled the same as the small chev, but the #1 is actually the 2nd cylinder back.
and, i'd make a warranty claim, yes.
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with an inline engine, you start at the front of the engine, and count straight back.
on a V engine, generally, the #1 is the most forward on the crank, so, in the case of a GM small block, the first cylinder is the the one on the drivers side, so the left bank is 1-3-5-7
and the passenger side is 2-4-6-8.
the notable exceptions are the classic ford flathead and the old big block pontics/olds which are labled the same as the small chev, but the #1 is actually the 2nd cylinder back.
and, i'd make a warranty claim, yes.
on a V engine, generally, the #1 is the most forward on the crank, so, in the case of a GM small block, the first cylinder is the the one on the drivers side, so the left bank is 1-3-5-7
and the passenger side is 2-4-6-8.
the notable exceptions are the classic ford flathead and the old big block pontics/olds which are labled the same as the small chev, but the #1 is actually the 2nd cylinder back.
and, i'd make a warranty claim, yes.
Another question - other than oil getting on the plug, are there any symptoms I would notice in day to day driving that would point to that? Hesitation, misfire, etc?
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Front of the engine being on the pasenge side, where the belt is? If so, then plug 2 is the oily one. Guess I'll give them a call on Tuesday...
Another question - other than oil getting on the plug, are there any symptoms I would notice in day to day driving that would point to that? Hesitation, misfire, etc?
Another question - other than oil getting on the plug, are there any symptoms I would notice in day to day driving that would point to that? Hesitation, misfire, etc?