1st Generation (GD 01-08) The one that started it all! Generation specific talk and questions here!

A hairline crack may cause spark plug to came loose

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 12-19-2017, 11:25 AM
doctor J's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Orange, CA, USA
Posts: 1,585
A hairline crack may cause spark plug to came loose

in 07 Fit engine the spark plug hole is located at the junction point of the individual exhaust ports (right between 2 exhaust valves). I would not be surprised if detailed examination will find a hairline crack between exhaust port and the spark plug threaded hole. If such crack is present , the plug will be coming loose over the time.
 
  #2  
Old 12-20-2017, 10:00 AM
GAFIT's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cleveland, GA
Posts: 4,330
Interesting thought!

Our #3 loosens over time. I've blamed it on improper pitch angle of the threads or not tight enough tolerances of the threads, but your idea could be true.

Of note also though is that the plugs our motors call for have much less total threads than any of my other late model vehicles with COP design. Ecoboost motors plugs have literally 50% or more threads on the plugs.
 
  #3  
Old 01-21-2019, 12:12 AM
dwtaylorpdx's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Portland Or
Posts: 1,383
Loose plugs have been a AL head issue for years,, not just honda,, Miata's MR2's , heck my 69 VW bug spit them out..
You cant EVER over torque one,, once you do the threads get torqued out of shape and they never stay tight again.

All I've ever done is cleaned the threads in the head with a nylon gun brush and a gun swab with carb cleaner on it.
Put the plugs in dry and since I change them about every 20 to 30 K miles, never had a problem.
 
  #4  
Old 01-22-2019, 11:45 PM
GAFIT's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cleveland, GA
Posts: 4,330
Originally Posted by dwtaylorpdx
Loose plugs have been a AL head issue for years,, not just honda,, Miata's MR2's , heck my 69 VW bug spit them out..
You cant EVER over torque one,, once you do the threads get torqued out of shape and they never stay tight again.

All I've ever done is cleaned the threads in the head with a nylon gun brush and a gun swab with carb cleaner on it.
Put the plugs in dry and since I change them about every 20 to 30 K miles, never had a problem.
That doesn't explain how my friends GE blew the OEM, never changed, plug out of the head. I seriously doubt it was over torqued at the factory.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Triskelion
Fit DIY: Repair & Maintenance
2
09-23-2022 02:58 AM
Kevin Evans
3rd Generation GK Specific DIY: Repair & Maintenance Sub-Forum
9
09-26-2020 02:05 PM
Bryanfit
2nd Gen GE8 Specific Fit Engine Modifications, Motor Swaps, ECU Tuning Sub-Forum
19
03-17-2017 02:03 PM
doctor J
1st Generation (GD 01-08)
4
08-26-2016 03:33 AM
wackyflik
Fit Engine Modifications, Motor Swaps, ECU Tuning
3
10-04-2014 09:11 AM



Quick Reply: A hairline crack may cause spark plug to came loose



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:05 PM.