Sparkplug ejected
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:11 pm
Hello to all,
unfortunately my 712 decided to spit out sparkplug of cylinder 1, with tread and all. Plug of cylinder 4 was also found loose, which must have been the reason for cylinder 1 failing that way. Could be cylinder 4 has thread damage as well. Seems I will need a new headgasket, and intake and exhaust seals. Usually in Guatemala they install inserts to repair the plug thread, whihc should save me from buying a new cylinder head. Has anybody had any experience with this?
We managed to keep the plug inserted with a piece of a wood, which allowed me to run another 180 km to get home.
your input much appreciated. Brgds,
unfortunately my 712 decided to spit out sparkplug of cylinder 1, with tread and all. Plug of cylinder 4 was also found loose, which must have been the reason for cylinder 1 failing that way. Could be cylinder 4 has thread damage as well. Seems I will need a new headgasket, and intake and exhaust seals. Usually in Guatemala they install inserts to repair the plug thread, whihc should save me from buying a new cylinder head. Has anybody had any experience with this?
We managed to keep the plug inserted with a piece of a wood, which allowed me to run another 180 km to get home.
your input much appreciated. Brgds,