[Shotimes] question #3 of 4 - spark plugs and wires

[James F. Ryan III]

Don,

>How long was it in storage?

The car has not been started/driven for 18 months.


>I really don't think  you have to remove the
>fuel rail and check there, it should be OK.

I could have changed the oil, coolant and thermostat, and put a new battery
in and been driving it a few weeks ago, but I decided to be anal and take my
time and clean/check everything.  I even scrubbed the bottom of the
engine/transaxle and subframe.  Kudos to you on the Simple Green, Don.  I've
used it many times before but I never would have thought it was strong
enough to attack oil and grease like it did.  Unlike Gunk, it smells good
and I didn't have to worry about it dripping on me.


>IT is OK to remove the plugs, if there is oil in the hole,

All 6 plug wells are clean and dry.  I didn't want to remove the #5 plug
until everyone had a chance to see the crud on the hex part of the plug.
The plugs and wires have less than 20k on them, do you still think I should
change the plugs?  I just wanted to take them out to check the 'health' of
the engine.



Jim Ryan
Wayne, NJ
'91 PLUS - all white/mocha with fiberglass hood, rod shifter, & rear spoiler

255 Lph fuel pump, SHO Shop can & horn, 80mm MAF, S&B cone filter, SHO Shop
HiFlow Y-pipe & cat-back exhaust, SHO Shop LPM, SHO Shop underdrive pulleys,
SHO Shop HiRevs Jr clutch & steel billet LiteWeight flywheel, reinforced
engine & trans mounts, SHO Shop TQ limiters, SHO NUT aluminum SFBs, FPS '96
SHO front brakes, Carbotech F brake pads, Nook's full-body SFCs, Koni adj
struts, SHO Shop linear springs, 24mm FSB, 26mm RSB, SHO Shop steel f&r
STBs, Bridgestone Potenza RE-730 225/55-16, CATZ MSP fog lights, police
grille



>-----Original Message-----
>From: Donald Mallinson [mailto:dmall@mwonline.net]
>Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 4:59 PM
>To: James F. Ryan III; shotimeS
>Subject: Re: [Shotimes] question #3 of 4 - spark plugs and wires
>
>
>James,
>
>How long was it in storage?  Putting in fresh gas is a good
>precaution.  I really don't think  you have to remove the
>fuel rail and check there, it should be OK.  The crud in the
>intake path is pretty normal, maybe a bit high, but if the
>car uses more than a quart ever 2000 or so miles, that is
>the explanation, some extra blowby from a worn motor could
>do that.  Again, not something to worry a lot about.
>
>IT is OK to remove the plugs, if there is oil in the hole,
>just try to soak up as much as you can with a rag poked into
>the holes with a long thin screwdriver.  Let the rest drain
>in, it won't hurt.  Clean everything, put in new plugs while
>there, and new wires if they are bad.
>
>Seal up the valve coveres again with some gasket maker, and
>put it back together.  Should start up just fine.
>
>Turn the key on and off several times to get the fuel system
>good and primed.
>
>Don Mallinson
>
>James F. Ryan III wrote:
>> The photos pretty much say it all.  Click on each photo and read
>the text,
>> too.  I'm concerned about this one and I won't remove the plugs
>until I hear
>> from the gurus.  When I parked the car it was running strong and
>smooth, no
>> hesitation, idled like a champ, and started quickly just like it had
>> everyday for the previous 12 years.
>>
>>
>> Go to http://www.photoisland.com
>>
>> Log In ID:  av8r567@optonline.net
>> Password:  12345
>>
>> Then select the "Plugs & wires" album.  (4 pictures)
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jim Ryan
>> Wayne, NJ
>> '91 PLUS  all white/mocha with fiberglass hood, rod shifter, &
>rear spoiler
>>
>> 255 Lph fuel pump, SHO Shop can & horn, 80mm MAF, S&B cone
>filter, SHO Shop
>> HiFlow Y-pipe & cat-back exhaust, SHO Shop LPM, SHO Shop
>underdrive pulleys,
>> SHO Shop HiRevs Jr clutch & steel billet LiteWeight flywheel, reinforced
>> engine & trans mounts, SHO Shop TQ limiters, SHO NUT aluminum
>SFBs, FPS 96
>> SHO front brakes, Carbotech F brake pads, Nooks full-body SFCs, Koni adj
>> struts, SHO Shop linear springs, 24mm FSB, 26mm RSB, SHO Shop steel f&r
>> STBs, Bridgestone Potenza RE-730 225/55-16, CATZ MSP fog lights, police
>> grille
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