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Old 05-02-2016 | 08:10 PM
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Bent Spark Plug Tip

Well, I screwed up guys...
I accidentaly mixed up the spark plugs and placed the Leading into the Trailing spot and vice versa..
I have only drove the car out once and started it up to move it to and from the garage. The metal hook thing (I'm a nub, I know) that sits above the electrode is bent way off. Did the seals bang it into place? I'm guessing so..
And if so, does it mean serious damage? Please help!
I found out upon realizing that the plugs were mixed up.

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Old 05-02-2016 | 08:53 PM
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If it was the trailing hole it likely just bent the tip. The trailing hole is very small and the depth is shallower than the leading plug

Trailing plugs are slightly shorter...so they won't stick into the combustion chamber in the leading hole and hit the apex seal
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Thanks so much for your info! I guess I should replace the bent plug then, or will it run okay for a while?
I know it's a stupid idea, but I just want someone to correct my stupid intention :P
Old 05-02-2016 | 10:26 PM
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Replace it, the gap is important. If it's not gapped correctly, you won't quite get the best out of your engine. Small chance, but the electrode could also fall off and go for a spin around your engine.
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Better bent than broken
Old 05-03-2016 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by dannobre
Trailing plugs are slightly shorter...so they won't stick into the combustion chamber in the leading hole and hit the apex seal
And what about the leading plug in the trailing hole? D:
Old 05-03-2016 | 08:04 PM
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And what about the leading plug in the trailing hole? D:

That's why you mangled your plug tip The hole in the housing is small though so it just bottomed out in the hole and bent the tip. It didn't protrude into the rotor space
Old 05-16-2016 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dannobre
That's why you mangled your plug tip The hole in the housing is small though so it just bottomed out in the hole and bent the tip. It didn't protrude into the rotor space
Phew, you're a life saver!
Almost had a heart attack! This has been bothering me for weeks..
Thank yew
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