Sputtering after plug replacement...

cars4me89 · 04-24-2007, 07:20 AM

The proper tool name is a feeler gauge and for spark plugs, it's not crucial to gap them (just make sure they have a gap lol). Unless they are for race application then measurements are necessary. And for spark plug wires, I bought a set of the MSD wires and had the exact same problem you did with the misfire, turned out to be the 6th cylinder plug wire was closing onto the plug all the way. To fix it, I just took some long needle nose and clamped the inside together, by the way I HATE MY MSD WIRES. I'm switchin to factory as soon as I get the time. Don't waste your time with aftermarket, stick with Toyota, at least in my opinion, hell if you want the MSD wires you can have em from my car for free.. haha.

cars4me89 · 04-24-2007, 07:21 AM

also, channel locks ain't a good idea. get spark plug wire removers with nice rubber boots on em.. much better idea.

IHateHacks · 04-24-2007, 12:47 PM

My MSD wires work fine, and the are far superior to the stock toyota ones as far as resistances are concerned.

My advice is if you can't get spark plug wires off with your bare hands, then its time to put away the wrenches and bring your car to someone that knows what they are doing.

supramacist · 04-24-2007, 04:26 PM

Lmao......

dannydavi · 04-24-2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cars4me89

same problem you did with the misfire, turned out to be the 6th cylinder plug wire was closing onto the plug all the way. To fix it, I just took some long needle nose and clamped the inside together

was or was not closing onto the plug all the way? if you clamped them together to resolve the issue, i'll assume you meant was not closing onto plug all the way, and in that case i will def check that as well when i install my NGK wires. Make sure they grasp the plug nice and snug.

As for the RTV gasket goo, do you guys put that on the uppper intake to throttle body?

supramacist · 04-24-2007, 10:32 PM

New wires shouldn't have to be tweeked, by anything more than your hand.

dannydavi · 04-24-2007, 10:47 PM

oh yeah they shouldnt... but you heard dudes post up there, he had to tweek his... so it couldnt hurt to check.

cars4me89 · 04-25-2007, 12:33 AM

ya new wires aren't supposed to have to be tweaked.. thats what I thought and I got the misfire.. for this reason is why I dont like the MSD. yes, it was that the clamps inside the boot weren't fully clamped onto the plug.

cars4me89 · 04-25-2007, 12:34 AM

RTV... I didn't put any RTV on my throttle body to intake manifold.. I simply purchased a new gasket from Toyota and installed that. It works fine.

dannydavi · 04-25-2007, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cars4me89

RTV... I didn't put any RTV on my throttle body to intake manifold.. I simply purchased a new gasket from Toyota and installed that. It works fine.

thanks alot man. Is there some sort of "rule of thumb" for putting RTV where gaskets go, or is it just something you gotta look up in a manual? cause when i took it off it looks like there was some sort of gasket sealer used is why i thought of buying some and using some, but now since i have to take it off again... i'll make sure to go straight gasket... sucks you have to buy those things in a whole set..

04-24-2007, 07:20 AM	#1
cars4me89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 115	The proper tool name is a feeler gauge and for spark plugs, it's not crucial to gap them (just make sure they have a gap lol). Unless they are for race application then measurements are necessary. And for spark plug wires, I bought a set of the MSD wires and had the exact same problem you did with the misfire, turned out to be the 6th cylinder plug wire was closing onto the plug all the way. To fix it, I just took some long needle nose and clamped the inside together, by the way I HATE MY MSD WIRES. I'm switchin to factory as soon as I get the time. Don't waste your time with aftermarket, stick with Toyota, at least in my opinion, hell if you want the MSD wires you can have em from my car for free.. haha. __________________ 1987 Toyota Supra 7M-GE Natrually Aspirated Automatic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2385905 Currently enrolled in UTI (Universal Technical Institute.. ya ya say what you want bout the school lol its got some nice benefits though), have about two years of auto experience so far.. only 18 years old. My supra's older than me :P -Phil

04-24-2007, 07:21 AM	#2
cars4me89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 115	also, channel locks ain't a good idea. get spark plug wire removers with nice rubber boots on em.. much better idea. __________________ 1987 Toyota Supra 7M-GE Natrually Aspirated Automatic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2385905 Currently enrolled in UTI (Universal Technical Institute.. ya ya say what you want bout the school lol its got some nice benefits though), have about two years of auto experience so far.. only 18 years old. My supra's older than me :P -Phil

04-24-2007, 10:47 PM	#7
dannydavi 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 373	oh yeah they shouldnt... but you heard dudes post up there, he had to tweek his... so it couldnt hurt to check. __________________ '86.5 Supra - A/T - N/A - JDM Useful Sites: ToyoDIY.com ToyotaPart.com MKIIITSRM

04-25-2007, 12:33 AM	#8
cars4me89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 115	ya new wires aren't supposed to have to be tweaked.. thats what I thought and I got the misfire.. for this reason is why I dont like the MSD. yes, it was that the clamps inside the boot weren't fully clamped onto the plug. __________________ 1987 Toyota Supra 7M-GE Natrually Aspirated Automatic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2385905 Currently enrolled in UTI (Universal Technical Institute.. ya ya say what you want bout the school lol its got some nice benefits though), have about two years of auto experience so far.. only 18 years old. My supra's older than me :P -Phil

04-25-2007, 12:34 AM	#9
cars4me89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 115	RTV... I didn't put any RTV on my throttle body to intake manifold.. I simply purchased a new gasket from Toyota and installed that. It works fine. __________________ 1987 Toyota Supra 7M-GE Natrually Aspirated Automatic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2385905 Currently enrolled in UTI (Universal Technical Institute.. ya ya say what you want bout the school lol its got some nice benefits though), have about two years of auto experience so far.. only 18 years old. My supra's older than me :P -Phil

04-24-2007, 12:47 PM	#3
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793	My MSD wires work fine, and the are far superior to the stock toyota ones as far as resistances are concerned. My advice is if you can't get spark plug wires off with your bare hands, then its time to put away the wrenches and bring your car to someone that knows what they are doing.

04-24-2007, 04:26 PM	#4
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	Lmao......

04-24-2007, 10:32 PM	#6
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	New wires shouldn't have to be tweeked, by anything more than your hand.

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