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Should I be worried? spark plug pic

Started by dkn1997, July 23, 2009, 06:34:42 PM

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dkn1997

July 23, 2009, 06:34:42 PM
just changed plugs.  old ones were in there for a long time, wires were 8 years old and some were a bit cooked by my old crusty headers.....

#7 has me worried a bit.  lots of built up brown crud on it.... what do you guys think?  Car was running ok and of course runs much better now. 
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maxwellwedge

#1
July 23, 2009, 06:40:42 PM
As long as the electrode wasn't knocked off of it I think they look pretty normal for their age. Keep an eye on the goofy one and have another look after a week or two of driving.

68X426

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July 23, 2009, 06:58:54 PM
They don't seem to be too bad from where I sit, then again I'm 3000 miles away.  :wave:

Were the plugs also 8 years old (and untouched that whole time)? Then they are a testament to just how much neglect some equipment can endure.

It's like if you walked in the same pair of shoes everyday for 8 years. Impressive endurance but they just have to wear out. Your ride will thank you when new plugs get in there.


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dkn1997

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July 23, 2009, 07:34:03 PM
plugs are @2 years old.  I've kept up with cap rotor, filters, etc.... but the old wires looked ok....so I never changed them.  in reality, they only had about 5000 miles on them. 
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c00nhunterjoe

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July 23, 2009, 08:15:10 PM
its a blurry pic but could be as simple as valve seals leaking a little bit

flyinlow

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July 24, 2009, 12:01:56 AM
Deposits from combusted oil . Tends to be more on rearward cylinders. If the engine make good power and is not smoking alot, don't worry about it.

I have driven 383's and 440's that would build up brown deposits after a few thousand miles with no problems.

Floored it regularly to minimaize deposits.   :lol:

68 RT

#6
July 24, 2009, 02:08:12 PM
How many miles? Looks like plugs that don't see alot of highway use, constant higher rpms. I see no problems with them.

dkn1997

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July 24, 2009, 06:20:01 PM
Quote from: 68 RT on July 24, 2009, 02:08:12 PM
How many miles? Looks like plugs that don't see alot of highway use, constant higher rpms. I see no problems with them.

correct...with 3.91's we don't get on the highway much...and as I get older, I drive slower.  when I used to beat the daylights out of it, i'd change the plugs and they would look mint   :smilielol:

engine makes very good power and does not smoke or eat much oil at all.  due to low mileage, I don't change the oil more than once/year.  I put maybe a 1/2 quart in it between changes.
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