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renoguy20 · 2005-11-22, 07:01 PM

Just remember the heads are aluminum and you should only install or remove threaded things from aluminum when it is cold, or the risk is even higher that you will stip the threads.

Ezdno · 2005-11-22, 08:38 PM

Well, so much for Deans magic hands the light has reappeared.....but thats ok, I will have it plugged in again and see if something else pops up.

MPREZIV · 2005-11-23, 07:56 AM

Let's not forget that spark plugs aren't the only thing that can cause a misfire code. There's a few possibilities, i.e. fuel injectors, PLUGS, coils, even all the way down to the ecu itself.

I don't know if there are any common problems with any of these parts, just saying diagnosis is generally cheaper than just throwing parts at it and hoping it gets fixed.

Kevin M · 2005-11-23, 01:51 PM

All true.. but spark plugs are cheap insurance considering it was a used car he just picked up.

renoguy20 · 2005-11-23, 03:08 PM

I Have an Auto XRAY with plugs for just about any car :: Ford, GM (Pre OBDII) and of course anything OBDII. Just in case anyone ever needs a scan. I can also live monitor most sensors and data log with time. Then produce graphs. So If you want the exact conditions that your vehicle is causing a miss, let me know.

Ezdno · 2005-11-23, 06:55 PM

Over the weekened I will change the plugs, see whats going on. I am not much of a let someone else do it if I have to pay for it. I have been turning wrenches on other kinds of cars for years, so I really should get an up close and personal look at this one.

Renoguy, I might contact you later this weekend if I could.
Cory sorry I missed you on Saturday, I was in friggen baseball meetings all day. Let me know when you work again.

2005-11-22, 08:38 PM	#27
Ezdno EJ251 Real Name: Dean W. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: So close to hell you can see Sparks! Posts: 541 Car: 1992 F250 1T Monster Class: none They were all dead when I got here!	Well, so much for Deans magic hands the light has reappeared.....but thats ok, I will have it plugged in again and see if something else pops up. __________________ Don't interupt me while I am ignoring you!

2005-11-23, 07:56 AM	#28
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Let's not forget that spark plugs aren't the only thing that can cause a misfire code. There's a few possibilities, i.e. fuel injectors, PLUGS, coils, even all the way down to the ecu itself. I don't know if there are any common problems with any of these parts, just saying diagnosis is generally cheaper than just throwing parts at it and hoping it gets fixed. __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-11-23, 01:51 PM	#29
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	All true.. but spark plugs are cheap insurance considering it was a used car he just picked up. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-11-23, 03:08 PM	#30
renoguy20 EJ18 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 75 Car: 2005, Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon	CEL SCAN I Have an Auto XRAY with plugs for just about any car :: Ford, GM (Pre OBDII) and of course anything OBDII. Just in case anyone ever needs a scan. I can also live monitor most sensors and data log with time. Then produce graphs. So If you want the exact conditions that your vehicle is causing a miss, let me know.

2005-11-23, 06:55 PM	#31
Ezdno EJ251 Real Name: Dean W. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: So close to hell you can see Sparks! Posts: 541 Car: 1992 F250 1T Monster Class: none They were all dead when I got here!	Over the weekened I will change the plugs, see whats going on. I am not much of a let someone else do it if I have to pay for it. I have been turning wrenches on other kinds of cars for years, so I really should get an up close and personal look at this one. Renoguy, I might contact you later this weekend if I could. Cory sorry I missed you on Saturday, I was in friggen baseball meetings all day. Let me know when you work again. __________________ Don't interupt me while I am ignoring you!

2005-11-22, 07:01 PM	#26
renoguy20 EJ18 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 75 Car: 2005, Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon	Just remember the heads are aluminum and you should only install or remove threaded things from aluminum when it is cold, or the risk is even higher that you will stip the threads.

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