1995 Chrysler LHS Why does the spark plug pop out when you

1995 CHRYSLER LHS

189,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

MARTINAKELM

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Two days ago the weather was really cold and I went out to try to start my car and it wouldn't start so I put some heet in the gas tank along with a gallon and a half of gas and it still doesn't want to start. What are the symptoms of the fuel pump going out? also My aunt noticed that when I try to start the car one of the spark plugs pops out?

Jan 31, 2008 at 10:26 AM

BLACKOP555

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to tell if the fuel pump is bad you have to perform a fuel pressure test at the fuel rail.

first check the spark plug for damage, if the threads are stripped or the electrode bottom is bent then chances are it was hit by the piston,and you should have the engine serviced, if no physcial damage on it is seen then it was just loose and the vibration and pressure popped it out.

Jan 31, 2008 at 8:52 PM

GARNZY

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if the plug is stripped,ask around the shops if you can still but sleeves for aluminum heads.they usually strip when plugs are being tooken out repeatedly when the engine is still too warm

Mar 29, 2009 at 7:39 AM

BLACKOP555

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sounds good garnzy.

either that or teh plug isnt put in properly. but yeah if the threads are ruined.....

Mar 29, 2009 at 10:51 AM

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