im so tired of this shit

**Blitzkrieg989** · 10-14-2008 04:04 PM

as some of you no bad things happen in 3's well since this weekend ive been so fucked. 1st i spent 300 bucks for Paul Miller to replace the emergency flasher switch ( i no i took it to a dealer and shit but she needed to be done) 2nd my ABS module is starting to crap out since i got the car back from them. 3rd i changed the spark plugs over the weekend and everything ran ok but the car hesitated a little. Well now the CEL is on. No brainer that its from the spark plugs. Its misfireing. Now I live in Sussex County NJ should I risk the drive of atleast 45 min to a reputable guy i no in Little Ferry? is it safe to drive the car? I dont want to damage the cylinders at all or anything I love my car but shes been a real bitch this past week.

**Chopstixs** · 10-14-2008 04:06 PM

IMO get triple A get it towed

**Blitzkrieg989** · 10-14-2008 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by Chopstixs

IMO get triple A get it towed

ok that did come across my mind.

**TripleBlack** · 10-14-2008 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Retard Riot

as some of you no bad things happen in 3's well since this weekend ive been so fucked. 1st i spent 300 bucks for Paul Miller to replace the emergency flasher switch ( i no i took it to a dealer and shit but she needed to be done) 2nd my ABS module is starting to crap out since i got the car back from them. 3rd i changed the spark plugs over the weekend and everything ran ok but the car hesitated a little. Well now the CEL is on. No brainer that its from the spark plugs. Its misfireing. Now I live in Sussex County NJ should I risk the drive of atleast 45 min to a reputable guy i no in Little Ferry? is it safe to drive the car? I dont want to damage the cylinders at all or anything I love my car but shes been a real bitch this past week.

Sorry to hear man, but DEFINITELY feel your pain. Long story short, I had to have my engine rebuilt while I was on disability for a month and a half. Then to make matters worse, I was driving on the Bay Bridge two weeks after I got my car and a rock cracked my windshield.

Awesome huh?

**Blitzkrieg989** · 10-14-2008 05:28 PM

yeah thats rough. I mean in a way i shot myself in the foot cause I did the Spark PLugs myself. But im no idiot. I know exactly which is misfireing. I had a hard time putting it in for some reason so i dont think it threaded correctly. What are my options if it isnt threaded correctly?

**ryuuoh** · 10-14-2008 06:22 PM

What condition were the covers on the plug wires? If they had disintegrated, they will leave little pieces down in the plug hole. It's possible you haven't cross threaded the plug. If you have access to compressed air, blow out all the crap in the plug holes, get a flashlight and see if it's all clear in there. Pull the plug and check the threads. Make sure you use a torque wrench when tightening the plugs.

http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/techinf...stallation.asp

**Blitzkrieg989** · 10-14-2008 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by ryuuoh

What condition were the covers on the plug wires? If they had disintegrated, they will leave little pieces down in the plug hole. It's possible you haven't cross threaded the plug. If you have access to compressed air, blow out all the crap in the plug holes, get a flashlight and see if it's all clear in there. Pull the plug and check the threads. Make sure you use a torque wrench when tightening the plugs.

http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/techinf...stallation.asp

ok thanks man i deff will hafta try that. because they did break apart and i didnt use a torque wrench when i tightend them.

**Blitzkrieg989** · 10-14-2008 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by ryuuoh

What condition were the covers on the plug wires? If they had disintegrated, they will leave little pieces down in the plug hole. It's possible you haven't cross threaded the plug. If you have access to compressed air, blow out all the crap in the plug holes, get a flashlight and see if it's all clear in there. Pull the plug and check the threads. Make sure you use a torque wrench when tightening the plugs.

http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/techinf...stallation.asp

Not torqueing them really can have an affect on them i never would have guessed that!

**oc-drop** · 10-15-2008 12:13 AM

Have you replaced the plug wires yet? If not, now is a good time, and a really good set for cheap are the Magnecor competition wires (w/ Lifetime Warranty) available for $150 at apexperformance.net (best price anywhere)
http://www.apexperformance.net/CartGenie/prod-751.htm

I've been running mine strong for about 80k miles

**Blitzkrieg989** · 10-15-2008 05:53 PM

Hey guys just an update! CEL is gone! cylinder 5 was the misfire which i didnt figure at all. Idk if it wasnt torqued right or what but I just wanna THANK YOU GUYS so much. I took all your opinions/help to heart and i put a new plug in. For some reason i dont think it was gapped correctly! As gratitude for my thanks I have given all you guys good rep! You guys are amazing thanks again!