23-08-19, 05:26 PM
(This post was last modified: 23-08-19, 05:35 PM by HarryHornby.)
Hi All,
I changed the plugs on my 55 plate Fiesta today. I blew out the area with an air duster and then removed the plugs. Replaced with new and all I get is the starter motor noise, not even a hint of the car firing.
When I took the plugs out they were very rusty around the top of the thread. I'm wondering if a ton of rust has been dislodged and fallen into where the plug screws in.
Other than a tiny hoover, is there any method to get bits out? I'm thinking maybe a long swap with something wet to help "grab" the bits. but what kind of wet should I use?
I've not changed anything else today, so god knows why it won't fire.
I should add, I've cleaned up the old plugs and put them back. Same thing. So it's not the new plugs.
Ta :-)
I changed the plugs on my 55 plate Fiesta today. I blew out the area with an air duster and then removed the plugs. Replaced with new and all I get is the starter motor noise, not even a hint of the car firing.
When I took the plugs out they were very rusty around the top of the thread. I'm wondering if a ton of rust has been dislodged and fallen into where the plug screws in.
Other than a tiny hoover, is there any method to get bits out? I'm thinking maybe a long swap with something wet to help "grab" the bits. but what kind of wet should I use?
I've not changed anything else today, so god knows why it won't fire.
I should add, I've cleaned up the old plugs and put them back. Same thing. So it's not the new plugs.
Ta :-)
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