Alright, yeah, the oil on the dipstick doesn't show any signs of coolant,
and neither does the plug. Sounds like this heap is ready to head to the
junkyard then.
Ken
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Tong" <thedude807@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 8:41 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: O/T: 91 Sundance - plugs question
>
> Start with a compression test. Sounds like a bad ring/piston to me. A
> blown head gasket MIGHT do the same thing, but generally you'll get
coolant
> mixed in there, too.
>
>
> >From: "Ken Allgood" <kenallgood@cox.net>
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> >To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> >Subject: DML: Re: O/T: 91 Sundance - plugs question
> >Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 20:26:16 -0400
> >
> >
> >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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