I need some help. I didnt know where to post about this at so I thought i'd post it here. I just changed my plugs about a month ago. Ok the other day I was just checking out every thing under the hood like I all ways do. And 3 of my plugs where so lose I pulled them out with my hand. And 4 of the 8 plugs are covered in this clear super sticky goo. It's like sap from a tree. I cleaned them off with B-12. And put them back in. And I put them in tight not to tight. Just checked them agian today and it's the same thing so lose they where all most falling out. And covered in the clear super sticky sap. What is this, And how are get working lose like this? i've asked every one I know. And they are just as stumped as I am. can any one help me out with this? Is my truck sick!

 

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 05-Jun-02 AT 02:36 PM (EST)]>I need some help. I didnt know where to post about this at
>so I thought i'd post it here. I just changed my plugs about
>a month ago. Ok the other day I was just checking out every
>thing under the hood like I all ways do. And 3 of my plugs
>where so lose I pulled them out with my hand. And 4 of the 8
>plugs are covered in this clear super sticky goo. It's like
>sap from a tree. I cleaned them off with B-12. And put them
>back in. And I put them in tight not to tight. Just checked
>them agian today and it's the same thing so lose they where
>all most falling out. And covered in the clear super sticky
>sap. What is this, And how are get working lose like this?
>i've asked every one I know. And they are just as stumped as
>I am. can any one help me out with this? Is my truck
>sick!

wow, not sure about the sap. are you feeding it trees? some spark plugs come with a "o-ring" gasket that helps the seal and i believe helps keep them tight as well. if your plugs do not have them i would replace them with the factory ford plugs. i don't know what plugs you put in but alot of guys here swear buy the stock ford plugs. many other plug types cause problems. on the other hand there are brands of plugs that guys have had good results with.
maybe the sticky substance is also a result of the wrong plugs - like they are not a hot enough range to burn off the crap or something.
hope this helps a little.
Rusty.

 

probably the best plugs to use are Motorcraft like the previous poster said.


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