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Dutchmalmiss
11-17-2003, 01:03 AM
i notice i just put in my sparkplugs about 2 weeks ago and i check em, they're blown! and after i replaced them again, the motor makes a clicking sound that's noticable during idle speed. thoughts?
gijoe69
11-17-2003, 04:02 AM
your plugs are burnt? maybe your motor is running too rich...just to lean it out or get hotter plugs like rating # 8 for ngk's
TokyoDrifterXo7
11-17-2003, 07:55 PM
check your valves and your timing
Dutchmalmiss
11-17-2003, 08:21 PM
shiet...if it's the valves, then what do i have to do? is there a heavy price on having it done?
Bliss
11-17-2003, 08:28 PM
a friend of mine went through plugs every month, thought he was running rich. went to a dyno and found out he was running lean... would a dyno help??

good luck
Dutchmalmiss
11-17-2003, 11:50 PM
to be more specific, my idle drops here and then. and one time i boosted, it was hesitating on me. i changed my plugs and boosted again, it still hesitated. dunno, if that will help for you guys. im wondering if i can do it myself...
Ryan of Velocity
11-18-2003, 02:39 AM
Not enough information:boink: What color were your plugs when you pulled them?
nokeone
11-18-2003, 03:14 AM
if plugs are burning up and are white in color..then you are running lean..get that checked out asap because it can be VERY detrimental to the engine..
Dutchmalmiss
11-18-2003, 11:54 PM
not sure haven't pulled em out to check yet, but will do it soon. not to be an airhead, what's running lean and what's running rich? sorry...
Bliss
11-19-2003, 12:47 AM
lean- not enough fuel
rich- too much fuel
Dutchmalmiss
11-19-2003, 09:01 PM
and how can i fix that?
nokeone
11-19-2003, 11:39 PM
Originally posted by dutchmalmiss
and how can i fix that?

adjust the air/fuel ratio...
Dutchmalmiss
11-20-2003, 12:18 AM
can i do that myself?
nokeone
11-20-2003, 12:20 AM
Originally posted by dutchmalmiss
can i do that myself?

yup..with proper equipment / skills...

get an APEXi SAFC if you are so inclined..

:)
silviasichigo
11-20-2003, 11:25 PM
Get a vavle job done and you will notice the clicking sound is gone. I just had my whole head rebuilt just before the vavle lashers started to wear out. you will eventually start to lose power and boost. then the detonation will eventually destroy your engine.
Dutchmalmiss
11-20-2003, 11:39 PM
how much is a valve job?
silviasichigo
11-20-2003, 11:42 PM
Well I am in japan and I took it to a friend of mines shop and he took care of it for $280 for parts and labor.
Dutchmalmiss
11-21-2003, 12:23 AM
sheet!!!!!!!! expensive