Date:         Wed, 2 Jul 2003 08:07:22 -0700
Reply-To:     Melissa Mourkas <westywoman@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Melissa Mourkas <westywoman@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Air-Cooled Burping Out Spark Plug
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I had to cut short a road trip yesterday because my 81 Vanagon has ejected
the #3 spark plug twice during my travels, which I replaced by the side of
the road with a new one each time.  I was able to tighten it down, or at
least so I thought.  I called my mechanic from the road after the second
occurrence and he assured me I could make it home safely and I did.

Now that I am home, I am looking for wisdom from the list.  My mechanic says
either I have stripped threads or a cracked head (horrors!), which is
heating up, expanding and letting go of the spark plug.  I won't be taking
the bus in until Monday, so any other thoughts, wisdom, advice and anything
you all think I can check out on my own will be appreciated.  I have a few
days off and time to tinker since I am no longer camping under the watchful
eye of Mt. Shasta :-(

Thanks!
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Melissa Mourkas
81 Westy Basic Camper