engine problems, again.

[pontiacgp]

all of them?...it's very unusual to have them all oil fouled. If they are all coated in black it's more likely a carbon buildup

 

[David Williamson]

all of them?...it's very unusual to have them all oil fouled. If they are all coated in black it's more likely a carbon buildup

Not all I would say about 4 or 5.
I wish I could get pictures but my wife misplaced the batteries so I cant right now.
Their not that bad but they have a build on top of about 4 or 5.
But the other seem brand new.

 

[David Williamson]

Yeah I am sorry I guess I overlooked that one, i would definitely say carbon fouled.

 

[pontiacgp]

if you have some that look ok and some carbon fouled then I'd be looking at the wires and cap to make sure the plugs are getting enough current. Do you have a multi meter to check the resistance (ohms) of the wires? If the wires check out good then take a look at the cap

 

[David Williamson]

if you have some that look ok and some carbon fouled then I'd be looking at the wires and cap to make sure the plugs are getting enough current. Do you have a multi meter to check the resistance (ohms) of the wires? If the wires check out good then take a look at the cap

I don't no, But i know they sell em at Wal-mart for cheap.
Should I get one?

 

[pontiacgp]

It's a good thing to have cause you can use it for other electrical issues. It's the only way I know how to check a wire other than looking at it.

 

[David Williamson]

It's a good thing to have cause you can use it for other electrical issues. It's the only way I know how to check a wire other than looking at it.

Is there a way I can look at it, Cause i have no ride now to get anything.
So I would have to do it another way until i can get a ride to Wal-mart.

 

[pontiacgp]

you can look at the wires to see if there is anything obvious like cracked or burnt wire covering. There is one other thing, is the engine clean around the spark plug openings?...if not you or who ever put the plugs in might have fouled the plug with some dirt when installing the plug causing it to misfire

 

[David Williamson]

you can look at the wires to see if there is anything obvious like cracked or burnt wire covering. There is one other thing, is the engine clean around the spark plug openings?...if not you or who ever put the plugs in might have fouled the plug with some dirt when installing the plug causing it to misfire

I know there is a couple cracks in the wires, and when installing the plugs I don't remember them cleaning anything.
I doubt they did, But I will now.

 

[pontiacgp]

if there are cracks in the wires get a new set before you do anything else, that might be your whole problem