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LowBattery · 05-30-2004, 05:27 PM

I just changed my spark plugs today, but when I took out the second plug wire, the tip was covered with some orange stuff, and the body of the plug looked like it was covered in rust. The third wire looked the same as third, but the plug wasn't rusted. Does this mean anything serious? or did some water just get in there to cause the rusting? The tip of the plugs looked fine, and I haven't had any noticeable engine problems, so I'm not sure if there's anything wrong. I've also attached some pictures of the plug and wire, if that will help. Thanks in advance.

DORIMON · 05-30-2004, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LowBattery

I just changed my spark plugs today, but when I took out the second plug wire, the tip was covered with some orange stuff, and the body of the plug looked like it was covered in rust. The third wire looked the same as third, but the plug wasn't rusted. Does this mean anything serious? or did some water just get in there to cause the rusting? The tip of the plugs looked fine, and I haven't had any noticeable engine problems, so I'm not sure if there's anything wrong. I've also attached some pictures of the plug and wire, if that will help. Thanks in advance.

Looks like a little moisture was trapped in there for awhile causing rust. Just clean everything well and you should be okay assuming you didn't have any problems before.

sr240mike · 05-31-2004, 12:34 AM

I wouldnt even worry about that. Its not rust from combustion chamber.

LowBattery · 05-31-2004, 10:23 PM

Cool. That's very comforting to know, Thanks.

05-31-2004, 12:34 AM	#3
sr240mike Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California, Norcal biiaatch Posts: 1,185 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wouldnt even worry about that. Its not rust from combustion chamber.

05-31-2004, 10:23 PM	#4
LowBattery Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool. That's very comforting to know, Thanks.