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Old 01-19-2007, 07:01 AM
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hey i have a 91 MR2 3SGTE it was skiping bad when i pulled the spark plugs out 2 of them were bent where you gap them there was not gap at all it looked like soming hit them and closed the gap what could do that and i also have a intake leak coming from the gasket the guy told me if i run it to long icould brun a vale in it im just trying to get some info from other people on what it all could be and what i should do
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Old 01-19-2007, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by HONDAMAN107
hey i have a 91 MR2 3SGTE it was skiping bad when i pulled the spark plugs out 2 of them were bent where you gap them there was not gap at all it looked like soming hit them and closed the gap what could do that and i also have a intake leak coming from the gasket the guy told me if i run it to long icould brun a vale in it im just trying to get some info from other people on what it all could be and what i should do
thanks
stephen
I dont have the answer for you.. but you should really go to mr2oc.com and post your question there..

not many mr2 owners on here.
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2 washers under the plug will space it upward, and give you a plug gap.
as well as relocate the electrode to one side.....temporary fix.

What have you done with the motor lately? Something must have happened to touch that center electrode.-Bob
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