Oily spark plug threads

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BlackGTX
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Oily spark plug threads

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What do you think off this, new plugs rand for about 5 min

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Oil or petrol/carbon mix is working its way up the plugs stopping them earthing

Cause?


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Re: Oily spark plug threads

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shouldnt stop it earthing as the crush ring is making contact with the head and body of plug.
can you post another pic of the tip of the plug?


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Re: Oily spark plug threads

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It makes its way up and onto the seat of the head and under the crush ring

Tips on cyl 1 4 carbon covered 2 3 wet


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