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Coolant in spark plug well

 
MethodVM MethodVM
New User | Posts: 5 | Joined: 03/08
Posted: 04/19/09
08:05 AM

I have an '02 gt automatic and a couple of days ago my check engine light came on, indicating a misfire (cylinder 8) when i pulled out the ign. coil fond enough coolant that the whole plug was submersed. I cleaned it out put it back together and car ran fine. I then checked the rest of the plugs and only the driver side cylinder bank had coolant. Anybody know  why this would happen? Car doesnt smoke.  

 
MethodVM MethodVM
New User | Posts: 5 | Joined: 03/08
Posted: 05/02/09
03:32 PM

Well I found the leak it was coming from the thermostat housing and leaks all down the top of engine.......Now new question. Do I have to remove the whole intake? it looks like its one piece but i don't know. Thanks in advance  

 
cushman350 cushman350
Enthusiast | Posts: 300 | Joined: 07/06
Posted: 05/02/09
06:59 PM

I've not had any experience with the 4.6 V8 but I looked at the Autozone Repair guides (have to register to use) and it talks like the therm housing is located at the lower rad hose. No mention of removing intake. Give a look see, they may be out in left field too.  

 
MethodVM MethodVM
New User | Posts: 5 | Joined: 03/08
Posted: 06/06/09
08:56 PM

Finally I fixed it. I was putting it off just being lazy. Anyways i did have to remove the whole intake, fuel rail the whole top end expect the heads. Runs very smooth I took the time to clean the throttle body while I had it off.  

 

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