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I noticed 2 of my spark plugs were loose. What causes them to loosing up in normal use?
89 Festiva. carby. needs repairs!!
89 Festiva. carby. needs repairs!!
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First time owner
89 L carb'd - white / still needs work
Bought for mpg and only paid $250
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Oh and there were little bubbles come from around a different spark plug. And look like oil around the spark plugs.
89 Festiva. carby. needs repairs!!First time owner
89 L carb'd - white / still needs work
Bought for mpg and only paid $250
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Possibly weren't torqued or head cracked around hole.Comment
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First time owner
89 L carb'd - white / still needs work
Bought for mpg and only paid $250
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get a new set and torque them properly (directions are usually on the box) and then monitor them over the next month or two.Trees aren't kind to me...
currently: 2 88Ls (Scrappy and Jersey), 88LX, 90L(Pepe), 91L, 91GL (Skippy) 93 GL Sport (the Mighty Favakk), 94 (Bruce) & 95 Aspire SEs, 97 Aspire (The Joker),
94 Justy 4WD, 87 Fiero GT, plus 2 parts cars. That's my fleet.
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Clean off the threads, check the little copper washers, and try reinserting, just snug, not too tight. A too loose plug is better than a too tight plug. It's easier to fix if you can get it out.Original owner of silver grey carburetted 1989 Festiva. 105k km as of June 2006. 140k km as of June 2021.Comment
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torque spec is 11-17 ft pounds u might make sure your tightening them enoughComment
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Wow, 17 lb/ft? I figured 'snug' was enough. Huh...In love with a MadScientist!:thumbright:
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Buck, get some antiseeze on those spark plugs threads also. Its not an option,make sure you put some on. There is a certain member that will tell you otherwise.:nono: But trust us on this issue ok. Peace-Some people like to read fiction,I prefer to read repair manuals. Weird I know-
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What is anti seize
89 Festiva. carby. needs repairs!!First time owner
89 L carb'd - white / still needs work
Bought for mpg and only paid $250
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Permitex makes it, Google is your friend and everyone carries it.Trees aren't kind to me...
currently: 2 88Ls (Scrappy and Jersey), 88LX, 90L(Pepe), 91L, 91GL (Skippy) 93 GL Sport (the Mighty Favakk), 94 (Bruce) & 95 Aspire SEs, 97 Aspire (The Joker),
94 Justy 4WD, 87 Fiero GT, plus 2 parts cars. That's my fleet.
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This might seem converse to your needs but properlyOriginally posted by jbuck1975 View Post
torqued it is not..
Reflex paint by Langeman...Lifted...Tow Rig
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Make sure it is conductive antiseize if you go that route. Spark plugs ground out through the threads.Comment
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Also high temperature anti-seize.
I haven't needed it.
I just turn them in 'till they stop and then turn a little bit more.
Snug.Original owner of silver grey carburetted 1989 Festiva. 105k km as of June 2006. 140k km as of June 2021.Comment
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