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Hey guys,
It's been a while since my last problema where Ricey was a great help.
However, the same issue is rearing it's head again... the #6 coil pack is totally degraded and the spark plug burnt out.
There is only one problem I can see, that is water seepage causing corrosion and thus incorrect plug wear and failure of the coil pack, resulting in misfire and loss of power.
I have attached pictures for you to look at for any kind of advice (unfortunately the coil pack pics didn't come out).
I have tried the old bucket of water technique, to no avail. All engine covers are always in place and I cannot find any other leaks. The coolant system does not leak, including the heater valve tap. which was replaced a while ago re: leakage, along with all hoses. There is only rusty residue, with no tell tale white marks or red residue that usually comes with coolant burn off or leakage... I am at my wits end, what is causing this!
I understand the plug is in a tube, thus no coolant should be able to leak in? So.. water, but from where?! It is worse in cold weather... so maybe condensation somehow???
Thought appreciated as it is becoming costly replacing coil packs and a plug every year!
It's been a while since my last problema where Ricey was a great help.
However, the same issue is rearing it's head again... the #6 coil pack is totally degraded and the spark plug burnt out.
There is only one problem I can see, that is water seepage causing corrosion and thus incorrect plug wear and failure of the coil pack, resulting in misfire and loss of power.
I have attached pictures for you to look at for any kind of advice (unfortunately the coil pack pics didn't come out).
I have tried the old bucket of water technique, to no avail. All engine covers are always in place and I cannot find any other leaks. The coolant system does not leak, including the heater valve tap. which was replaced a while ago re: leakage, along with all hoses. There is only rusty residue, with no tell tale white marks or red residue that usually comes with coolant burn off or leakage... I am at my wits end, what is causing this!
I understand the plug is in a tube, thus no coolant should be able to leak in? So.. water, but from where?! It is worse in cold weather... so maybe condensation somehow???
Thought appreciated as it is becoming costly replacing coil packs and a plug every year!