Oil in Spark Plug Wells

gaitski · 03-31-2011, 12:22 AM

Alright, I was gone for a week but then got back to this project. I got everything back together, new gaskets, rtv on the 14mm bold threads, new vent hose, etc. There was a 17mm nut left over that I could not find a home for, the only 17mm that I remember was attaching the alternator. Any thoughts on where I might have missed something?

I started the truck up (my 7mge is in an 86 4Runner) and burned out some oil that had dropped down into the cylinders when I removed the old plugs. It missed a few times, but after about a block the smoke was gone and she was running smooth. I checked the gaskets and the bolts and saw no oil coming in, and all seemed right with the world.

BUT - Today I was driving out of town up a fairly steep hill going about 60, and the truck suddenly felt like I'd dropped into neutral. The engine was still going, but I was getting no forward motion from any of the gears. I pulled onto the shoulder and it died. It'll start every time now, but only run for a few seconds before dying.

Is there anything that I might have done wrong in the gasket/spark plug replacing that could account for this? I'm nearly positive that I put all of the vacuum hoses back together properly and reattached the throttle correctly, but I suppose I could have made a mistake. I'm pretty bummed after spending a good bit of money and time on this project, so any advice would be truly appreciated. Thanks!

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03-31-2011, 12:22 AM	#18
gaitski Stock Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 14	Alright, I was gone for a week but then got back to this project. I got everything back together, new gaskets, rtv on the 14mm bold threads, new vent hose, etc. There was a 17mm nut left over that I could not find a home for, the only 17mm that I remember was attaching the alternator. Any thoughts on where I might have missed something? I started the truck up (my 7mge is in an 86 4Runner) and burned out some oil that had dropped down into the cylinders when I removed the old plugs. It missed a few times, but after about a block the smoke was gone and she was running smooth. I checked the gaskets and the bolts and saw no oil coming in, and all seemed right with the world. BUT - Today I was driving out of town up a fairly steep hill going about 60, and the truck suddenly felt like I'd dropped into neutral. The engine was still going, but I was getting no forward motion from any of the gears. I pulled onto the shoulder and it died. It'll start every time now, but only run for a few seconds before dying. Is there anything that I might have done wrong in the gasket/spark plug replacing that could account for this? I'm nearly positive that I put all of the vacuum hoses back together properly and reattached the throttle correctly, but I suppose I could have made a mistake. I'm pretty bummed after spending a good bit of money and time on this project, so any advice would be truly appreciated. Thanks!