and let me add, after new plugs and rotor are in, I let the engine run for
about 10 seconds, pulled out that the new plug in that same cylinder (engine
was still running VERY rough) and it is now coated in oil too!
Ken
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Allgood" <kenallgood@cox.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 8:15 PM
Subject: DML: O/T: 91 Sundance - plugs question
>
> Hey all, working on my dads 91 Plymouth Sundance (I think the 2.5L engine)
> because it was running rough and he lost all engine power while driving it
> on the hwy (making some pinging sounds he says too). Well, went right to
> the plugs and first one was coated black all around, so figure getting no
> spark. Go and get some new plugs/cap/rotor, get to the 2nd plug, and the
> tip is just coated in oil. Am I right in assuming that this is a valve
seal
> blown???? What are the possible problems that can cause that? We know
this
> engine is on it's last legs, he's just driving it until it kills over....
> Thanks for any insight!
>
> Ken Allgood
> 97 CC SLT 5.2L
>
>
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