Spark plugs flooded?
11-02-10, 03:24 AM
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Spark plugs flooded?
Hi all, Im currently drive a 2001 GS300. Im having a problem with my car. The old spark plugs were changed since 2 of the spark plugs were dead. However, just after a few miles the car the problem arise again i.e. symptom of dead spark plugs. My mechanic said there was no problem apart from the dead spark plugs before I replaced all of them. What caused that to happen?
11-02-10, 05:44 AM
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I just changed the plugs on my 02 GS3 a few weeks ago and noticed when I pulled them out they were soaked and dripping with oil! It looked like they were completely drenched inside the block. Is this normal or something I should be worried about??
11-02-10, 05:51 AM
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Race: Most likely a leaking gasket and it's causing oil to link in there. Same was with mine when I got my plugs changed not to long ago. Just not as bad as yours seems to be. Replace the leaking gasket and should be all good.
OP: Never had your problem, but i'm sorry that that's happening :/. Doesn't sound like anything good..
OP: Never had your problem, but i'm sorry that that's happening :/. Doesn't sound like anything good..
11-02-10, 06:05 AM
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SWGrinda, thats something i need to look into. What gasket are you referring to? Is it the rocker cover gasket?
11-02-10, 07:14 AM
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Yeah, I've heard of others replacing the valve cover gasket because of oil leaks. Seems to be a common thing with the GS. But what are the plug seals and what's the rocker cover gasket (valve cover gasket)?
11-02-10, 11:22 AM
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Hmm, I will need to look at the repair manual again to see what those are.. Do I need to replace them and the valve cover gasket? Or are we talking about the same thing? I know there's a DIY on this but how hard is this to do? The thread leaves out A LOT of information from what I can tell..
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