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Re: Bubbling spark plugs

To: Steve Shoyer <Steve@shoyer.com>
Subject: Re: Bubbling spark plugs
From: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 08:11:31 -0500
Steve Shoyer wrote:

> My 1980 MGB leaks a little oil, so I replaced the gasket under the rocker
> cover, the  started the car to make sure there was no visible leaking.  I
> didn't see any new leaks, but I noticed that there were some bubbles coming
> from the old oil that had collected at the base of two of the spark plugs.
> I checked to make sure they were snug (they were), and then swapped the
> plugs with the ones that were not bubbling.  This resolved one of the
> bubblers, but not the other.  The plugs are fairly new Bosch Platinum plugs,
> and there didn't seem to be any crossed threads.  Any ideas or suggestions?
> Thanks.
>
> --Steve Shoyer (1980 MGB)

Bubbling as in an air leak around the plug or bubbling from the oil boiling due
to the heat of the head?


--
Larry Dickstein
Lone Jack, MO

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