Re: [DML] Spark plug boot hopping

[Warren Wallingford <warren@xxxxxxxxxx>]

The plug wire contact probably isn't clamped around the plug terminal. 
The spark is jumping the gap and making a pop.  Skin the boot back a 
little, push the contact fully over the plug end and slip the boot back 
down the wire over the well.  Whoever changed the plugs was in a hurry. 
  Check them all out-see that all the plugs are new.
Warren at DMC



delorean_3 wrote:
> All,
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> This weekend I replaced my old fuel lines with Hervey's stainless 
> ones.  After a little trial and error, I was able to find and eliminate 
> all the leaks around the distributor top.  When I started it to check 
> for any leaks, I kept hearing a popping sound coming out of the engine 
> compartment that I hadn't heard before.  After quite a bit of searching 
> I finally found the sound.  Apparantly, the middle spark plug boot on 
> the left side was hopping up and down making a popping sound.  The 
> spark plugs were replaced about two weeks ago, but I am almost positive 
> they were tightened down to specification.  My question is first off, 
> what would be causing this? and is it harmful to my engine if I don't 
> get it remedied right away?  Thanks in advance for any help.
> 
> Jack
> VIN 2728
> Laurel, MD
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