spark plug trouble - HondaClub.com

ez-dunks · 04-23-2007, 06:46 PM

i have a 95 honda civic and my spark plug shot out of its place. it made a dent in my hood, and it did it again last week. has anyone had a problem like this before? the threads arent stripped or anything, its just like it slowly unwinds and comes out.

scott19f · 04-24-2007, 08:07 AM

The last time I saw something like that was my parents 87 Pontiac station wagon, it threw a rod and shot the spark plug out.

hondacivicbabe95 · 04-24-2007, 04:47 PM

I have a 95 Honda Civic and i don't have problems like that.. sorry couldn't help :/

**EyesofFreedom** · 04-25-2007, 07:09 PM

more likely than not the threads my have a taper on them...this occurs on especially older vehicles where the plugs have been changed a lot. the top of the thread slowly wears down...most likely by overtightening.

you can fix this by using a mild thread locking compound...but dont use the high strength or you will be totally screwed when it comes time to change them again!

ez-dunks · 05-02-2007, 06:29 PM

^^yeah, they told me to do that but i was wondering that maybe they could get stuck even with the no so strong stuff.

mikemortal20 · 05-05-2007, 02:47 AM

I agree with eyesoffreedom but also try thread insertsthey can probly lock it down

805EG9 · 05-16-2007, 01:20 AM

I'd go with a very, very mild high temp sealant, or a high temp teflon tape... NOTICE: I said MILD, that and I'd check the tightness of them probably every two or three days after that just to make sure that they stay good. If you find out that eliminates the problem after a few check ups... problem solved... hopefully.

EFSiR · 05-30-2007, 03:44 PM

what motor is in your car

04-23-2007, 06:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
ez-dunks Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Katy, Texas United States Posts: 9	spark plug trouble i have a 95 honda civic and my spark plug shot out of its place. it made a dent in my hood, and it did it again last week. has anyone had a problem like this before? the threads arent stripped or anything, its just like it slowly unwinds and comes out.

04-25-2007, 07:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
EyesofFreedom Official Instigator! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rincon, Georgia United States Posts: 2,103	more likely than not the threads my have a taper on them...this occurs on especially older vehicles where the plugs have been changed a lot. the top of the thread slowly wears down...most likely by overtightening. you can fix this by using a mild thread locking compound...but dont use the high strength or you will be totally screwed when it comes time to change them again! __________________ Myspace me... http://www.myspace.com/hondaclub_eyesoffreedom Ferio Project car build page... http://www.my2002ex.mysite.com My other passion... http://www.nscale.org/defaulteng.htm

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

04-24-2007, 08:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
scott19f Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Norwich, New York United States Posts: 9	The last time I saw something like that was my parents 87 Pontiac station wagon, it threw a rod and shot the spark plug out.

04-24-2007, 04:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
hondacivicbabe95 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LA, California United States Posts: 5	I have a 95 Honda Civic and i don't have problems like that.. sorry couldn't help :/

05-02-2007, 06:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
ez-dunks Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Katy, Texas United States Posts: 9	^^yeah, they told me to do that but i was wondering that maybe they could get stuck even with the no so strong stuff.

05-05-2007, 02:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
mikemortal20 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States Posts: 35	I agree with eyesoffreedom but also try thread insertsthey can probly lock it down

05-16-2007, 01:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
805EG9 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: So Cal, California United States Posts: 39	I'd go with a very, very mild high temp sealant, or a high temp teflon tape... NOTICE: I said MILD, that and I'd check the tightness of them probably every two or three days after that just to make sure that they stay good. If you find out that eliminates the problem after a few check ups... problem solved... hopefully.

05-30-2007, 03:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
EFSiR Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Triangle, North Carolina United States Posts: 8	what motor is in your car