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Old 02-19-2013, 07:48 AM
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Any normal reason for a spark plug to just jump out ? In the middle of driving ? O.o
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If it is loose and not tight I have seen it happen
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If it is loose and not tight I have seen it happen
^^This or you stripped out the spark plug hole. I have seen both of these happen
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^^This or you stripped out the spark plug hole. I have seen both of these happen
Good call I forgot about that 1
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So on the off chance the hole Is stripped . How vast is this ?
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Helicoil or replace the head.
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been around for years. learned my skills from aircraft mechanic brother. these things work!
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