SBGGrace
INSANE Member
Hi guys. Our forum looks like a ghost town. I hope everyone is well. Just thought I'd start a thread so we can know what's going on. I know the economy is slow, but maybe we should have a GTG to cheer everyone up! 
So, I'm still looking for work and I have a few leads that I am following up on. I've got a new woman in my life and things are turning around for me. For all of you mechanic types, I have a problem you might be able to help me diagnose.
The SVTF is having problems. About three(3) months ago it started missing real bad between 3-4k RPMs. This started right after I did a spark plug change on it. It kicked out a CEL code once that pointed to Cylinder #1. I pulled the spark plug and found that it was a grayish color and tall of the others were a nice brown. I also noticed that there was some fluid on the spark plug itself. It appears to be clear with no smell. Definitely not fuel.
Anywho, I changed the spark plug and the problem went away. About 3200 miles later, the problem returned. I went straight to #1 and the plug was again gray and the fluid was still present. A swapped out the plug again and so far no problems. I think I have a bigger problem and changing the plugs is just a temporary fix. I am especially concerned about the fluid on the spark plugs. Any suggestions? Thanks guys! I hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July weekend!
OBTW, I should probably mention that the car has all new wires and the stock coil. I replaced the wires when I went to remove the plug on #1 and it fell apart in my hand.
So, I'm still looking for work and I have a few leads that I am following up on. I've got a new woman in my life and things are turning around for me. For all of you mechanic types, I have a problem you might be able to help me diagnose.
The SVTF is having problems. About three(3) months ago it started missing real bad between 3-4k RPMs. This started right after I did a spark plug change on it. It kicked out a CEL code once that pointed to Cylinder #1. I pulled the spark plug and found that it was a grayish color and tall of the others were a nice brown. I also noticed that there was some fluid on the spark plug itself. It appears to be clear with no smell. Definitely not fuel.
Anywho, I changed the spark plug and the problem went away. About 3200 miles later, the problem returned. I went straight to #1 and the plug was again gray and the fluid was still present. A swapped out the plug again and so far no problems. I think I have a bigger problem and changing the plugs is just a temporary fix. I am especially concerned about the fluid on the spark plugs. Any suggestions? Thanks guys! I hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July weekend!
OBTW, I should probably mention that the car has all new wires and the stock coil. I replaced the wires when I went to remove the plug on #1 and it fell apart in my hand.
