Guest spongebob Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 #1, i pulled my spark plugs, all but one looked good, one was kinda red?? wtf? it was the one under the egr valve.#2, what do i do about a blood blister under my thumb nail(pulling spark plug wire off of #3..#3, i noticed the sheet metal "guard" on the O2 sensor is loose, i can spin it around..is this a problem?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 I have a tough time taking someone seriously named "spongebob" and the #2 question doesn't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Could probably clean up the language too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spongebob Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 WOW... <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> sorry about the name thing, my grandson loves it, was his idea, so ill stick with it...and the language thing????? dOOd !!im guessing levity isnt appreciated, and ill take it under consideration <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />if "wtf" upset anyone else, i appologize to you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Part of the reason a lot of us like Rapidfires is that they do not need to be changed often.Delco O2 sensor does feel like it has a loose thingie.Problem with a blood blister under the fingernail is that it does not drip on the intake manifold and appease <fill in resident of Olympus of choice> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Well, 24 views and no answer yet. Can't help you with #2 and #3 but at the risk of Padgett or somebody telling me I'm full of beans I'll take a crack at #1. Red or purple deposits on the plug is usually the result of fuel additives, especially ones with octane boosters which can leave conductive deposits on the core nose. Don't know why only one plug would be affected though-had you recently cleaned the egr valve/port with solvent???btw instead of "wtf" shouldn't you be saying "barnacles!"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spongebob Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 hello dunbar, im new here too, and am learning the ins and outs of proper computer communication among adults..no, ive put the last 6 or 8 tank fulls of fuel in it, no additives. the plugs may have a million miles on them , i dont know..im sure its gotten quite hot around the egr valve, the plastic cover on the engine has melted right next to the valve.. welcome to the site, theres a wealth of info here.. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EDBS0 Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> #2, what do i do about a blood blister under my thumb nail</div></div>OK let me help here, Tools you will need:i; propane torch;ii; a # 1 Phillips screwdriver, preferably a Sears Craftsman so you can return it after use.iii; Bottle of vodka.iv; Band-Aid. <span style="font-weight: bold">Procedure;</span> Heat screwdriver until it is just about white hot.Sterilize thumb nail in vodka.Insert screwdriver through nail until the blood squirts out.Apply Band-Aid. Return screwdriver to Sears, claim it lost its temper and the color looks funny too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spongebob Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 finally a straight answer...thanks EDBSO, <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Spongebob, my response was intended to add some humor and you just happened to be handy. Don't take it personal, had I known the answer to your questions, I would have given a better answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tempest68 Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">#2, what do i do about a blood blister under my thumb nail(pulling spark plug wire off of #3.. </div></div> Plankton is small enough that he should be able to get under there and pop it for you. When he's done, take him to the Krusty Krab for a Crabby Patty <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spongebob Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Barney (my big purple friend) i dont take anything personal..you do alot for everyone here, im honored you took time to "mess" with me.. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />4th question, are door panels the same???(i know except for the color).theres some on e-bay id like to bid on, there 88' mine is a 90.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Flash Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 I sure do love this forum. In the midst of my day from the abyss, I checked in to see the rants and raves, lo and behold EDBSO has me laughing out loud.Thanks to all of you for my one more day of sanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Unfortunately I do have a lot of experience with the Thumb nail problem.If it is just a small one 1/4" or smaller, just leave it alone. It will grow out in a couple of months. If it is big and hurts when you push on it . You may want to drill a small hole in it with a dremel tool BIT. Don't use it in the dremel tool or use a regular drill or drill bit. Just roll it between your fingers,and drill a hole in the nail. Squeeze out the blood and fill the hole with Super Glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spongebob Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 thanks shelby for the advise, but i already did the hot phillips screwdriver thing...the doctor said theres a chance i wont lose the thumb... <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Superglue is also good for a cracked nail (I mean split deep into the quick). I keep bashing things (seems to be part of mechaniking - Jaguars slice, Chebbys take chunks out. Never used the drill and drain method, I just wait for it to grow out but then am a good clotter.Wife keeps telling me "You're going to lose that nail." but usually don't. ---------------------------------Door panels are slightly different 88-89 & 90-91 - switches that were in console are now in door panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Got a little sensitive I guess. The nuns beat spelling, punctuation and good language into us back when they could do such a thing. Peace <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />#1 does sound like fuel additives, EGR would probably be black, or dark. If the history of the plugs is unknown, change them and look at them after a while to see if the color returns. I use a red hot needle through the fingernail if you can take your pulse by the throbbing of the injured digit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 The smashed finger/nail brings back memories. My father was a locomotive machinist. It was quite common for him to mash a finger and he had a special small drill he used. Then when the nail came off he had a little box he kept them in (have no idea why). Cracked ribs were another common injury. When you stand beside a steam locomotive and think about the size of the wrenches used to work on them, if one slips, it could also kill you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawja Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 The door panels for the 88-89 models are different from the 90-91s.... the cutout out for the armrest-mounted switches are different.Good luck with your digit. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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