Date:         Tue, 30 Jun 1998 15:53:34 -0500
Reply-To:     Ken Hooper <bighouse@TYPE2.COM>
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From:         Ken Hooper <bighouse@TYPE2.COM>
Subject:      Re: ZOINKS!  Itsy bitsy Spark Plug pieces dancing in my engine?
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>So, is there an EASY way to get this "Itsy bitsy piece o'plug outta my engine?
>While "Dancing" around in dance hall #2 what kinda damage did it do.

I would think from the fact that you lost power that it might be stuck to a
valve seat. I have no idea how you can get it out without pulling the head
except fishing with a magnet (that sounds so futile that I don't even think
I'd try it).

Joe F. had a jet come loose, travel down the intake manifold and into the
cylinder through the intake valve and bounce around in there for a while.
Caused rough running. Chewed up the piston & head surfaces a little but
once he got it out he buttoned it back up and it's run fine ever since.
This seems to be a rather common occurence with the stock Solex carbs. I
don't see how an electrode is big enough to cause much trouble but I don't
know how tight things are in there.

>Also, I'm not using my regular computer so don't have the address for the "New
>and Improved REALLY COOL Archives" here.

I can't link to it from the main page until Stephen gives me permission.
It's here:

http://www.i405.com/vwarchive/

--Ken
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