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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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NVM, i got it to work, had to uninstall flash, was being ghey.

weird cuz didn't work on ps3....

great vids man, appreciate it
 
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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^ Ok, just a follow up on the oiled plug. Ran the car hard this morning and no issues. Pulled the plug about an hour after the run and it's clean. There is still a small amount of oil in the socket and on the tip of the coil pack but nothing on the bottom of the plug.
I just changed my plugs on my Sedan on the weekend and had the same thing. No problems driving or no performance loss. I did some reading and saw something about a valve cover and possibly the pvc valve needing replacing. I haven't checked my plugs again, but I will try before I go on vacation.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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whao so I dont have to remove the intake plenum at all? Oh hell yea, I will be doing this right away then!
 
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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You guys can read more in detail about the spark plug tube issue here:

https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-cou...ur-60k-up.html
 
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by PDT
I just changed my plugs on my Sedan on the weekend and had the same thing. No problems driving or no performance loss. I did some reading and saw something about a valve cover and possibly the pvc valve needing replacing. I haven't checked my plugs again, but I will try before I go on vacation.
It's true; if your pcv valve is malfunctioning, the pressures inside the valve covers will increase and cause them to seep/leak, however, the leaking spark plug tube seals will leak regardless of pcv (positive crankcase ventilation) valve functionality; it's a design flaw on these types of valve covers which are also used on Hondas and some other engines.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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great DIY going to use it soon
 
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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has anyone tried the E3 spark plugs? I was watching Horse Power on Spike a while back and they showed that they added power and improved gas mileage... any thoughts for the G?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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Man am I pissed! I just installed my plugs but the front is facing away from the intake. Should I even bother or should I go ahead and fix it right away?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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any help would be nice guys....................................
 
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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ok I just took it for cruise, I do notice more power with the new plugs but is it worth taking out again just to make sure the front of the plugs are pointing towards the intake?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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ok I guess it doesn't matter because my ride seems like it turned into a beast, now Im stuck on making MORE POWER! Muahahahaha!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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hey guys some help advice plz...... i followed this DIY and i just changed out my driver side plugs since its getting dark today ...i didnt change the passenger side yet. theres the problem.. on the Driver side Rear plug..when i took the coil tube out ,there were oil on it..i wiped it off then took the spark plug out..WOW there were lots and ALOT OF OILS ON THE SPLUG!....both Driver Mid and Front were fine normal wear....does any body know what could be wrong? im guessing the valve cover gasket need to be replace ??? and i noticed i am burning oil cause every time when i check my dipstick it gets lower and lower...i had to put 1/2 - 1 quart every 1,500 miles. if anybody got an idea please advice me up!!! thanks! i am going to change out the passenger side tomorrow morning!!
PS: My car is 03 coupe AT with about 56,000 miles on it
 
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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was there oil on the spark plug tips or just on the white ceramic part that coil goes into?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by cutiewolf
hey guys some help advice plz...... i followed this DIY and i just changed out my driver side plugs since its getting dark today ...i didnt change the passenger side yet. theres the problem.. on the Driver side Rear plug..when i took the coil tube out ,there were oil on it..i wiped it off then took the spark plug out..WOW there were lots and ALOT OF OILS ON THE SPLUG!....both Driver Mid and Front were fine normal wear....does any body know what could be wrong? im guessing the valve cover gasket need to be replace ??? and i noticed i am burning oil cause every time when i check my dipstick it gets lower and lower...i had to put 1/2 - 1 quart every 1,500 miles. if anybody got an idea please advice me up!!! thanks! i am going to change out the passenger side tomorrow morning!!
PS: My car is 03 coupe AT with about 56,000 miles on it
This is the #1 reason I keep pushing for spark plug change before factory 70k warranty is up. This is SO common, it should be standard. Check my thread on this issue here:

https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-cou...rranty-up.html

Looks like you'll need new valve covers, as just the spark plug tube seals separately aren't available. Let me know if you need any help replacing them.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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its all over spark tips and screw threads~~not on the white ceramic part yet.
some on the coil pack tubes had to be wiped down....
 
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