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captcorvette · 11-23-2012

Have enjoyed driving my Z toy from home to work and back twice now. Total of 24 kms each way. Still dealing with the headlight not rotating, the turn signals that work when they are damn well ready or not. The horn not working and because I am not convinced that the VATs issue is completely solved I keep the Techscan hooked up but no one ever rides in the car with me anyway so no problem.

New issue? Number 1 plug wire leaves its plug and I find it on the left fender after about half the trip either home or work. But so far it has not left me stranded so life is looking up.

A26B · 11-23-2012

I think you need a new spark plug in the #1 hole.

secondchance · 11-23-2012

Is the plug torqued down correct? No leak?

captcorvette · 11-23-2012

Plugs are new and I did torque them down as per the FSM. But there must be a leak so pressure blows it out. Will have a go at the shop tomorrow at doing a re torque. If it happens again after that then will put in a new plug.

Just happy that I am now able to drive it a bit.

cvette98pacecar · 11-23-2012

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Originally Posted by captcorvette

Have enjoyed driving my Z toy from home to work and back twice now. Total of 24 kms each way. Still dealing with the headlight not rotating, the turn signals that work when they are damn well ready or not. The horn not working and because I am not convinced that the VATs issue is completely solved I keep the Techscan hooked up but no one ever rides in the car with me anyway so no problem.

New issue? Number 1 plug wire leaves its plug and I find it on the left fender after about half the trip either home or work. But so far it has not left me stranded so life is looking up.

As long as you dont hear "get out" I could live with the rest of the ghost.
On a serious note if it is compression that is plug wire off of plug #1 open the hood at your home and give her a little gas you will see the plug wire blow off.

captcorvette · 11-23-2012

Bob you have a wicked sense of humor. I bet you even know what a Spoonerism is? One of my favourite pranks when public speaking.

The Boss had me too busy during the daylight hours today and it is now my bedtime as Zero Dark Thirty comes pretty quickly. But first thing after getting to the shop will do the needful.

Have had a problem with "original" plugs here that turned out to be cheap knock-offs but looked every bit like the real ones and were purchased from the agency. We have a big problem over here with rip off supplilers and sometimes even the big car suppliers get taken by these folks.

I want to tackle the wiring under the steering colum but am having too much fun driving "Christine" to purposly put her off the road for a while.

captcorvette · 11-24-2012

Up early this morning and checked the #1 plug. Had become loose as was not at tq spec. Drove to my shop and ran great all the way.

Removed the #1 plug and checked the threads against another plug from the same box this one came from. Over here we get plugs in a 10 box and I always keep the 2 extras as spares. Under a magnifying glass it was easy to see a difference on the threads. Changed the plug with one of the spares and will see what happens on the drive home.

Don't really like all these Chinese A/C Delco parts but market doesn't have anything different that I can find so may have to go to a different brand.

tomtom72 · 11-25-2012

I know I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer.....but most of the time my heart is in the right place!

I always buy a new set of 41-602 ACDelco plugs from my favorite online chevy store every winter....I could just order two sets and mail you one set can't I?

You'll forgive my ignorance of using UPS or FEDEX to send something overseas as I've never done it before.....but I just can't take reading of all the horror stories you go thru just to get parts.

I'll shut up now as it's obvious to me that there is a great deal I don't know about sending stuff to a foreign country.....but I am willing to try and help.

Tom

captcorvette · 11-25-2012

Thank Tom the offer is really appreciated. I have a shipper in the states who ships me my parts. He is located in New York. Would be happy to take you up on the offer when you want to buy your next winter set I will give you my address in New York. Would be brilliant! Can send you a paypal, wire transfer, cashiers check, money order or even Western Union cash for any/all expenses you incur. Do the plugs from your supplier say made in USA? Or Made in Mexico (as some of ours a couple of years back said) or made in China? Will take a snap of the current box that I purchased a month or so back if you want to have a grin & giggle?
Wayne

USAFPILOT · 11-23-2012

Mine was doing that but not the same plug, do you not notice the engine missing when it pops out? I always did and would pop the hood and plug it back in. Problem has been solved by swapping plugs between cylinders.

11-23-2012	#2
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,396	Re: Magic plug wire. I think you need a new spark plug in the #1 hole. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

11-23-2012	#3
secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,727	Re: Magic plug wire. Is the plug torqued down correct? No leak?

11-23-2012	#4
captcorvette Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 449	Re: Magic plug wire. Plugs are new and I did torque them down as per the FSM. But there must be a leak so pressure blows it out. Will have a go at the shop tomorrow at doing a re torque. If it happens again after that then will put in a new plug. Just happy that I am now able to drive it a bit.

11-23-2012	#6
captcorvette Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 449	Re: Magic plug wire. Bob you have a wicked sense of humor. I bet you even know what a Spoonerism is? One of my favourite pranks when public speaking. The Boss had me too busy during the daylight hours today and it is now my bedtime as Zero Dark Thirty comes pretty quickly. But first thing after getting to the shop will do the needful. Have had a problem with "original" plugs here that turned out to be cheap knock-offs but looked every bit like the real ones and were purchased from the agency. We have a big problem over here with rip off supplilers and sometimes even the big car suppliers get taken by these folks. I want to tackle the wiring under the steering colum but am having too much fun driving "Christine" to purposly put her off the road for a while.

11-24-2012	#7
captcorvette Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 449	Re: Magic plug wire. Up early this morning and checked the #1 plug. Had become loose as was not at tq spec. Drove to my shop and ran great all the way. Removed the #1 plug and checked the threads against another plug from the same box this one came from. Over here we get plugs in a 10 box and I always keep the 2 extras as spares. Under a magnifying glass it was easy to see a difference on the threads. Changed the plug with one of the spares and will see what happens on the drive home. Don't really like all these Chinese A/C Delco parts but market doesn't have anything different that I can find so may have to go to a different brand.

11-23-2012	#1
captcorvette Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 449	Magic plug wire. Have enjoyed driving my Z toy from home to work and back twice now. Total of 24 kms each way. Still dealing with the headlight not rotating, the turn signals that work when they are damn well ready or not. The horn not working and because I am not convinced that the VATs issue is completely solved I keep the Techscan hooked up but no one ever rides in the car with me anyway so no problem. New issue? Number 1 plug wire leaves its plug and I find it on the left fender after about half the trip either home or work. But so far it has not left me stranded so life is looking up. Last edited by captcorvette; 11-23-2012 at 10:40 AM. Reason: notorious lousy spelling and worse proofreading.

11-25-2012	#8
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Magic plug wire. I know I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer.....but most of the time my heart is in the right place! I always buy a new set of 41-602 ACDelco plugs from my favorite online chevy store every winter....I could just order two sets and mail you one set can't I? You'll forgive my ignorance of using UPS or FEDEX to send something overseas as I've never done it before.....but I just can't take reading of all the horror stories you go thru just to get parts. I'll shut up now as it's obvious to me that there is a great deal I don't know about sending stuff to a foreign country.....but I am willing to try and help. Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

11-25-2012	#9
captcorvette Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 449	Re: Magic plug wire. Thank Tom the offer is really appreciated. I have a shipper in the states who ships me my parts. He is located in New York. Would be happy to take you up on the offer when you want to buy your next winter set I will give you my address in New York. Would be brilliant! Can send you a paypal, wire transfer, cashiers check, money order or even Western Union cash for any/all expenses you incur. Do the plugs from your supplier say made in USA? Or Made in Mexico (as some of ours a couple of years back said) or made in China? Will take a snap of the current box that I purchased a month or so back if you want to have a grin & giggle? Wayne

11-23-2012	#10
USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,348	Re: Magic plug wire. Mine was doing that but not the same plug, do you not notice the engine missing when it pops out? I always did and would pop the hood and plug it back in. Problem has been solved by swapping plugs between cylinders. __________________ 1994 #293 ZR-1 Stainless Works Long Tube Headers, B&B catback w/ X-Pipe, 18" Shelby Series One Wheels, SLP CAI.