1st Generation Specific 1979-1985 Discussion

Wierd Plug Wear?

Old May 26, 2003 | 09:20 PM
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I took out my plugs the other day and they were half black and half brown?It looked like half the plug was firing properly and have was burning lean.Anyone else see this before?It was on the lower 2 plugs I saw this more than the top ones.
Old May 26, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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i noticed mine were totally shot in about 2k miles, normal pattern though. maybe your timing is off?



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Old May 27, 2003 | 05:54 PM
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Means the engine is blown
Old May 27, 2003 | 05:55 PM
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oops did I say blown? meant to say brown, as on the inside.
Old May 28, 2003 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='May 26 2003, 06:43 PM
i noticed mine were totally shot in about 2k miles, normal pattern though. maybe your timing is off?



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My plugs have about 3200 kms on them.They can't be toast yet could they?
Old May 28, 2003 | 09:50 PM
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LENGTH CONVERSION

3200 Kilometers equals 1988.39 Miles (statute)
Old May 28, 2003 | 10:52 PM
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yes they could be! mine are



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Old May 29, 2003 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='May 28 2003, 07:52 PM
yes they could be! mine are



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OK.I'll put my new ones in.
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