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Larrys8n 02-18-2002 13:48:49 205.245.188.4 Report to Moderator	I did some grading on the driveway this afternoon and then took a short ride.When I got home I wanted to check the plugs to see how they were burning.When I pulled #2 I noticed that it was blowing oil out and around it,not much but it still should not be doing this. It was tight before removing it. Any ideas thanks Larrys8n [Reply]   [No Email]
Larrys 8n 02-18-2002 16:36:35 198.70.154.176 Report to Moderator	Re: #2 PLUG LEAK in reply to Larrys8n, 02-18-2002 13:48:49   Sorry about that John,PA. I gotchs mixed up with a Paul. Thanks again for your input [Reply]  [No Email]
rasputen...reminds me of.... 02-18-2002 16:35:00 68.53.159.204 Report to Moderator	Re: #2 PLUG LEAK in reply to Larrys8n, 02-18-2002 13:48:49   I have had this problem and fixed it.Used a nice thick coating of anti-seize (conductive) and watched that I did not OVER tighten it. Whatever it is, it seems to be #2. I wonder if there could be a relation between cyl #2 and the rating of an 'N-gine'. Just seems like #2 is the weak one. I have had 1 burnt valve, #2E. And it seems others have #2 problems more than #1,3 or 4. Am I nuts?? No let me rephrase that.... Is this a HOT cylinder or am I off base? bd [Reply]  [No Email]
Jim(FL) 02-19-2002 05:10:52 199.73.167.207 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: #2 PLUG LEAK in reply to rasputen...reminds me of...., 02-18-2002 16:35:00   Rasputen, Based on limited experience with these engines, one complete tear down and rebuild. I would not suspect the #2 cylinder to be the "hot" one but rather the #4 - due to it being "more remote" from the water pump and return line to the rad. It also seemed to me that more "gunk = stuff settling to the bottom" occurred around the base of #4 - so I inferred "less coolant flow" at this location. Don't know of any other issues which would cause #2 to "always" be the problem. Not to take issue with your comments on #2 being the hottest, it just occurred to me that maybe ??????? it is the coolest. --- 8N is over-radiatored. --- the return outlet in the head is just above the #2. --- coolant systems without thermostat (sp) don't come up to proper operating temp Just some thoughts, Jim [Reply]  [No Email]
rasputen...good point 02-19-2002 05:20:33 68.53.159.204 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Re: #2 PLUG LEAK in reply to Jim(FL), 02-19-2002 05:10:52   Yep..that makes more sense. Actually #4 would be hotter. I used the wrong word, meant the most degraded. Just wondering aloud. bd [Reply]  [No Email]
Dell (WA) 02-18-2002 15:48:21 198.81.17.158 Report to Moderator	Re: #2 PLUG LEAK in reply to Larrys8n, 02-18-2002 13:48:49   Larry.......not uncommon for ceramic seal of sparkplug to crack and leak, just a bad sparkie, replace 'em all. Your favorite brand and hot heat range. Check gap (0.025) before installation.......Dell [Reply]  [No Email]
Larrys 8N 02-18-2002 16:34:30 198.70.154.176 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: #2 PLUG LEAK in reply to Dell (WA), 02-18-2002 15:48:21   Thanks Dell and Paul for your input. Have been going to replace the plugs so I guess this would be a good time.Once again thanks [Reply]  [No Email]
John,PA 02-18-2002 13:51:52 205.188.197.46 Report to Moderator	Re: #2 PLUG LEAK in reply to Larrys8n, 02-18-2002 13:48:49   Maybe the spark plug was missing the gasket before you torqued it in. Just a thought. [Reply]  [No Email]