Damn GAGT, please help!!!

08-23-2004, 09:52 AM

Ok, here's what happened...

Went to change my spark plugs. Turns out I only bought 5 plugs instead of 6, so I had to drive back and get another one...but drove with only 5 plugs in the engine (threw old ones out). Engine stuttered like hell (duh). Got the plug and put them in. Ever since, I have had a rough idle. Plugs are AC Delco and Bosch plug wires. Weird thing is, the rough idle is only really bad when the A/C is OFF.

Could some kind of build up got in the cylinder without the plug while driving? How do I clean it?

Also stripped another plug and had to force it in.

No codes on OBD though.

I'm really stuck here, please help.

Thanks.

Slim · 08-23-2004, 09:57 AM

Driving on less than 6 cylinders is bad. Don't know if it will cause permanent damage, but it's still bad.

Stripped spark plug hole is very bad. Depending on if it's cross threaded or not, it might not seal properly and you'll lose compression. Also, if it's stripped enough, it could eventually work its way out. Just hope when you forced it in, that metal shavings didn't drop into the cylinder.

08-23-2004, 10:35 AM

Are you saying you drove with NO SPARK PLUG in the socket? Which means the wire wasnt plugged in either....????

If you did, you are just as bright as my sig.

Now if you had one of the old plugs in still, thats different. But if you left that hole open, it is VERY possible that crap got in your cylinder...and could have scratched the walls.

Baaaaaad. Dont be ****ed at your car, be ****ed at yourself.

08-23-2004, 11:01 AM

What tool can I use to see if the compression is off?

StephenM · 08-23-2004, 12:06 PM

The tool is called a mechanic.

UNCTYPE-S · 08-23-2004, 12:20 PM

u have to be focking kidding me. what the hell were u thinking? hopefully theirs no permanent damage. dont u have friends with cars, wives, girfriends, parents, etc.....to drive you?

Rba007 · 08-23-2004, 12:34 PM

Amazing. This is a cars way of committing suicide. Its not worth living with such a bright owner...

If you felt the plug not going in well, why would you force it? That was incredibly dumb. So was driving without a plug in. Amazing, just amazing. Time to link other forums to this thread...

Rba007 · 08-23-2004, 12:45 PM

Ive heard that to fix these problems, it helps to pour sugar in your gas tank and drink cyanide.

sc02grandam · 08-23-2004, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rba007

Ive heard that to fix these problems, it helps to pour sugar in your gas tank and drink cyanide.

Slim · 08-23-2004, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rba007

Ive heard that to fix these problems, it helps to pour sugar in your gas tank and drink cyanide.

Ouch.... Harsh but funny.

08-23-2004, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rba007

Time to link other forums to this thread...

Done

UNCTYPE-S · 08-23-2004, 01:35 PM

^wow how original, another

, let alone 27yrs old has to come up with a momma joke to make himself feel better. grow up man!! its ur fault this happened, not ours or the spark plugs.

rocketfast123 · 08-23-2004, 02:02 PM

Blackrider · 08-24-2004, 08:15 AM

I'm speachless Honestly!

tubbsGT1 · 08-24-2004, 09:18 AM

well.....we all know he is not the sharpest knife in the drawer

Blackrider · 08-24-2004, 09:34 AM

I didnt even know you could buy Spark plug singles.

pontga00 · 08-24-2004, 09:44 AM

Well, my power window motor broke last week and I couldn't roll the window down. I threw a giant rock through it and it looked like it went down, cuz I didn't see it anymore...now I can't get it to roll up. Can anyone help me out?

dsk727 · 08-24-2004, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pontga00

Well, my power window motor broke last week and I couldn't roll the window down. I threw a giant rock through it and it looked like it went down, cuz I didn't see it anymore...now I can't get it to roll up. Can anyone help me out?

LMAO!!!!!!!!!

GALover · 08-24-2004, 09:47 AM

Slim · 08-24-2004, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pontga00

Well, my power window motor broke last week and I couldn't roll the window down. I threw a giant rock through it and it looked like it went down, cuz I didn't see it anymore...now I can't get it to roll up. Can anyone help me out?

Smash your rear window. I'm sure you'll get a piece big enough to use in the door.

08-23-2004, 09:52 AM	#1
Terrible Towel Guest Posts: n/a	Damn GAGT, please help!!! Ok, here's what happened... Went to change my spark plugs. Turns out I only bought 5 plugs instead of 6, so I had to drive back and get another one...but drove with only 5 plugs in the engine (threw old ones out). Engine stuttered like hell (duh). Got the plug and put them in. Ever since, I have had a rough idle. Plugs are AC Delco and Bosch plug wires. Weird thing is, the rough idle is only really bad when the A/C is OFF. Could some kind of build up got in the cylinder without the plug while driving? How do I clean it? Also stripped another plug and had to force it in. No codes on OBD though. I'm really stuck here, please help. Thanks.

08-23-2004, 09:57 AM	#2
Slim Captain Canuck AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 1977 Location: Burlington, Ontario Age: 44 Posts: 3,593 Vehicle: 08 Acadia, 13 Mazda 6	Driving on less than 6 cylinders is bad. Don't know if it will cause permanent damage, but it's still bad. Stripped spark plug hole is very bad. Depending on if it's cross threaded or not, it might not seal properly and you'll lose compression. Also, if it's stripped enough, it could eventually work its way out. Just hope when you forced it in, that metal shavings didn't drop into the cylinder. __________________ Canadian to the core!

08-23-2004, 11:01 AM	#4
Terrible Towel Guest Posts: n/a	What tool can I use to see if the compression is off? Last edited by Terrible Towel; 08-23-2004 at 11:05 AM.

08-23-2004, 12:34 PM	#7
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Amazing. This is a cars way of committing suicide. Its not worth living with such a bright owner... If you felt the plug not going in well, why would you force it? That was incredibly dumb. So was driving without a plug in. Amazing, just amazing. Time to link other forums to this thread... __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

08-23-2004, 12:45 PM	#8
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Ive heard that to fix these problems, it helps to pour sugar in your gas tank and drink cyanide. __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

08-23-2004, 10:35 AM	#3
Hexx Guest Posts: n/a	Are you saying you drove with NO SPARK PLUG in the socket? Which means the wire wasnt plugged in either....???? If you did, you are just as bright as my sig. Now if you had one of the old plugs in still, thats different. But if you left that hole open, it is VERY possible that crap got in your cylinder...and could have scratched the walls. Baaaaaad. Dont be **ed at your car, be **ed at yourself.

08-23-2004, 12:06 PM	#5
StephenM The Kangaroo Is Mine Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shepherdsville, KY Age: 40 Posts: 377 Vehicle: 2000 GT Ram Air	The tool is called a mechanic.

08-23-2004, 12:20 PM	#6
UNCTYPE-S GAGT - Junkie AKA: Jim Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 5,517 Vehicle: 09 G37x Coupe	u have to be focking kidding me. what the hell were u thinking? hopefully theirs no permanent damage. dont u have friends with cars, wives, girfriends, parents, etc.....to drive you?

08-23-2004, 01:35 PM	#12
UNCTYPE-S GAGT - Junkie AKA: Jim Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 5,517 Vehicle: 09 G37x Coupe	^wow how original, another , let alone 27yrs old has to come up with a momma joke to make himself feel better. grow up man!! its ur fault this happened, not ours or the spark plugs.

08-24-2004, 08:15 AM	#14
Blackrider Ifeast Upon The Weak AKA: Jordie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Victoria B.C. Age: 36 Posts: 3,048 Vehicle: 06 GTP 6Speed	I'm speachless Honestly! __________________ 60DegreeGTP

08-24-2004, 09:18 AM	#15
tubbsGT1 new frontier crewcab AKA: Josh Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tupelo , MS Age: 36 Posts: 128 Vehicle: gone : 99 Grand AM GT1	well.....we all know he is not the sharpest knife in the drawer __________________ Josh's CARDOMAIN PAGE....check it out

08-24-2004, 09:34 AM	#16
Blackrider Ifeast Upon The Weak AKA: Jordie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Victoria B.C. Age: 36 Posts: 3,048 Vehicle: 06 GTP 6Speed	I didnt even know you could buy Spark plug singles. __________________ 60DegreeGTP

08-24-2004, 09:44 AM	#17
pontga00 StreeTTrendZ AKA: Jeff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Boston, MA Age: 40 Posts: 935 Vehicle: 2000 GAGT1 Coupe	Well, my power window motor broke last week and I couldn't roll the window down. I threw a giant rock through it and it looked like it went down, cuz I didn't see it anymore...now I can't get it to roll up. Can anyone help me out?

08-24-2004, 09:47 AM	#19
GALover GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Alaska Jason Join Date: May 2004 Location: Anchorage, AK Age: 44 Posts: 1,191 Vehicle: '04 Silver SE2 4Dr	__________________ Just another Alaskan trying to get by.

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