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Got some issues post tune-up.
I ordered parts from the parts Shaman and installed the cap, rotor, and plugs as one would normally install them.
However while moving the hoses above plug #6 (heater control valve) the valve housing itself snapped. Fortunatly I was able to find a replacement and install it. However now when I go to start the truck I find coolant under the truck, and the coolant gauge needle climbs right to the top of the normal range immediatly. Also the engine runs very ruff. I have double checked the plugs, they are in, hand tight, and in the right order wire wise. (6 - 1 from rear to front)
Any thoughts? The wires are '05 so they are new and pre tune-up I did not notice any rough idle or issues like what I am seeing now. The previous owner had platinum plugs in it but I don't see how putting coppers would make a significant difference other than perhaps less detonation (on a '93 LC). I am going to tear into the hose connections near the water valve (heater control valve) but other than the leak, can anyone think of anything else I missed? The rotor only goes on one way, the cap is snug and the connections are as well, I did the remove one wire, and put it on the new cap, rinse repeat procedure. I have also double checked so I am pretty confident that I have the wires on right. I am at a loss as to what next so I am hoping the level of genius present here on the boards can guide me towards an easy and happy ending.
Thanks
Sean
Got some issues post tune-up.
I ordered parts from the parts Shaman and installed the cap, rotor, and plugs as one would normally install them.
However while moving the hoses above plug #6 (heater control valve) the valve housing itself snapped. Fortunatly I was able to find a replacement and install it. However now when I go to start the truck I find coolant under the truck, and the coolant gauge needle climbs right to the top of the normal range immediatly. Also the engine runs very ruff. I have double checked the plugs, they are in, hand tight, and in the right order wire wise. (6 - 1 from rear to front)
Any thoughts? The wires are '05 so they are new and pre tune-up I did not notice any rough idle or issues like what I am seeing now. The previous owner had platinum plugs in it but I don't see how putting coppers would make a significant difference other than perhaps less detonation (on a '93 LC). I am going to tear into the hose connections near the water valve (heater control valve) but other than the leak, can anyone think of anything else I missed? The rotor only goes on one way, the cap is snug and the connections are as well, I did the remove one wire, and put it on the new cap, rinse repeat procedure. I have also double checked so I am pretty confident that I have the wires on right. I am at a loss as to what next so I am hoping the level of genius present here on the boards can guide me towards an easy and happy ending.
Thanks
Sean