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WJTED1 06-26-2016 09:03 PM

Should I be concerned?
 
So it began with white smoke coming out of the exhaust. Then on the highway it died with a odd noise. So thinking that this was a valve or something really bad I decided to take out the motor. While following the steps and getting close to removing the mounting bolts I found the spark plug had come out of the mount. So I put the engine back in and now it does start but it is as if I don't have a muffler. It is loud. I took the pipes out and remounted them and it "seems" the sound is coming from the middle of the exhaust assembly. There are no holes but I can't figure where the sound is coming from? The concern of this post is the spark plug coming out? Thanks for your time!! Oh it's a 2009.

Water Warrior 2 06-27-2016 05:03 PM

My first concern would be to check the threads in the spark plug hole. Either the plug was just loose or the threads have been stripped by some one with a strong arm and too much force. The condition of the threads will dictate your next move.

chandlerbingfl 06-27-2016 10:15 PM

Regarding the plug issue, I mostly agree with WW2, but in my experience (yes, mine lol), if the threads are messed up/stripped, too much force could probably cause the plug threads to cut new threads and "feel" like it has been seated properly, and like a normally installed plug, shouldn't come loose.
The one thing I definitely agree on is if the threads are damaged and how bad, that issue will surely dictate your next move.

chandlerbingfl

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior 2 (Post 86125)
My first concern would be to check the threads in the spark plug hole. Either the plug was just loose or the threads have been stripped by some one with a strong arm and too much force. The condition of the threads will dictate your next move.



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