Just changed the core plugs on my sons car this morning. Used a little bit of Dirko HT sealant, hopefully will do the trick. Core plugs were leaking just a tiny bit. As the engine heats up, the coolant evaporates, and because that area is pretty much sealed, the steam interfers with the HT leads/spark plugs, causing a misfire.
First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! Lifesaver! Do you know the size/model of core plug? I am having some trouble finding the correct dimensions for this engine. Thanks!
Hi, I couldn’t work out what size to buy because there seem to be many different specs so I went and ordered from a ford garage who based it on the license plate
Just changed the core plugs on my sons car this morning.
Used a little bit of Dirko HT sealant, hopefully will do the trick.
Core plugs were leaking just a tiny bit. As the engine heats up, the coolant evaporates, and because that area is pretty much sealed, the steam interfers with the HT leads/spark plugs, causing a misfire.
Good.job mate., it was an easier job than I antict
Does it cause an engine management light to come up? My focus has an intermittent misfire under load but no warning lights at all
First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! Lifesaver!
Do you know the size/model of core plug? I am having some trouble finding the correct dimensions for this engine. Thanks!
Hi, I couldn’t work out what size to buy because there seem to be many different specs so I went and ordered from a ford garage who based it on the license plate
@@HenrysGarage Ok, I will give that a try as well :) Thanks!
I'm assuming this ultimately solved the problem with water in that area?
We've no longer got water collecting there so I think it is sorted
Did you have to drain out any coolant before you started.
No, but I needed to clear the fluid that was sitting above the plugs with a syringe and sponge the paper to dry it
Just goes to show how cars should be used frequently. I am quite surprised how much water got into that location! for a modern car.
Heck, when I saw it I thought it was something far more serious. It took a little research to discover the cause
You should have thoroughly cleaned around the apertures and used some sealant in there for longevity.
Good thought. Fortunately it is cheap and easy so if I see the issue persist I'll do that.