Recent content by kevbot

yes way to tight. Atleast they are out and dont have to worry about it anymore.

I had dual electrode plugs in the cyclinder with the misfire, but it was an older plug that was stuck from the previous owner. So what is the purpose for the second ground? another option for the electricy to travel correct?

If you read my update I said that I replaced the NGK plugs with OEM denso's, but I dont think the NGK single ground plugs were the problem, it was that cylinder 5 had completly stopped sparking cause a misfire. From my understanding the dual ground helps as the electrode starts to wear out...

When the engine was warmed up, I sprayed some PB Blaster down the plug cylinders and would turn the plug a tiny bit (tightening and loosening) then would move to the other side. Did that for about 2 hours in a gas station parking lot at 1am ha. luckily I had my tools and the plugs with me.

Ended up getting plugs 5 & 6 out now it runs like it should. Thanks for the help

Crap it is missing really bad I had to stop and pull over. I guess I will have to wait awhile then try and pull the plugs.

How much pressure can I put on these puppies? And how warm do you get the engine? I heard you shouldn't mess around with an aluminum head when it is hot. Thanks

Bump anyone?

Update* I replaced the fuel filter, air filter, spark plug wires, Pvc valve, and 4 of the spark plugs with OEM denso (5 & 6 are still stuck). It is running a lot better but when I hit the gas to give it some get up and go it starts to do the sutter again. I wish I could get plugs 5&6 out! I...

No clue I will put it on the list. As I stated above I tried to replace my plugs but they were stuck in the head. I also dont beleive you need the dual electrode plugs, they just last longer from my understanding. I replaced my upstream O2 sensor a little over a year ago. I will start with a...

Hey guys and gals. I currently own a: 97 Sr5 4Runner 4x4 Auto, 180K -past maintanence - T-belt, waterpump, thermostate done @ 160k 1.) I was one my way home from a trip last weekend and when I tried to pass someone on the interstate it started to "hip cup" kinda felt like the transmission was...

thanks. does anyone know where I can get the down pipe (the part that connects to ther header)? when my converter was stolen they chopped it at the curve. I called my local yards but they dont mess with exhaust.

Thanks for the quick replys. Btw only good thing about MN is hockey! I am not going to replace the cat (it is not required here) and I get better milage haha. would I just need a muffler or do I need a resonator as well? Last time I looked under my runner I thought I saw one?

well since my runner is from minnisota, the exhaust is quite rusty; leaks, cracks in the muffler, plus someone jacked my cat (just have a pipe welded in its place). I am looking to replace my whole exhaust system. I will just get some pipe bent and weld up the system with a friends help. Some...

nice.. someone stole the cat out my runner. Do they inspect in omaha? if i register my vehicle? I just put a staight pipe in it because I figured they would steal again!