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Took my Quiksilver out on the park and 'balik kampung' recently
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<blockquote data-quote="B33mEr" data-source="post: 639356" data-attributes="member: 13609"><p>Latest update ... Change VCG and spark plugs</p><p></p><p>Got it for quite cheap RM195 for six plugs Denso Iridium IK20</p><p><img src="http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1444_zps6789e28e.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Opening of the valve cover</p><p><img src="http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1445_zps0dee7624.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Older spark plug coil screw type ... the newer coils got rid of the screws and use a snap on socket</p><p><img src="http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1448_zpsbc314a4b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>10 yr old spark plug - Stated as NGK RS which is a damn good plugs if you ask me.</p><p><img src="http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1454_zps1c7fcb7a.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Comparison 4 prongs type against Denso</p><p><img src="http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1455_zpsf02bcfbe.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Decided to change the valve cover gasket (VCG) because it was leaking oil and it drips on the exhaust manifold which causes smoke and unpleasant smell Pictured is the old gasket ... hardened like plastic.</p><p><img src="http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1514_zps62e746ad.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Valve cover being clean and prepped</p><p><img src="http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1515.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Spanking clean baby!!! I was really happy to see that the top half still looks pristine and there is no varnish mark on the VANOS cover which you would normally see :rock:</p><p><img src="http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1508_zpsfc085991.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>replaced the old one and got new fresh rubber grommets</p><p><img src="http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1525_zps5bf0425d.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Closeup</p><p><img src="http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1516_zpsee5b74df.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Done :4:</p><p><img src="http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1529_zps1a532eb2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Could feel the car is a bit sluggish at low end but higher up in the rpm range it feels great. Could be the plugs ... Currently i have intermittent CEL which i really need to sort that out. I suspect it's the 02 sensors ...</p><p></p><p>Edit: Oh yes ... Selamat Hari Raya Adiladha and Happy Holidays everyone!!! :4:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="B33mEr, post: 639356, member: 13609"] Latest update ... Change VCG and spark plugs Got it for quite cheap RM195 for six plugs Denso Iridium IK20 [IMG]http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1444_zps6789e28e.jpg[/IMG] Opening of the valve cover [IMG]http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1445_zps0dee7624.jpg[/IMG] Older spark plug coil screw type ... the newer coils got rid of the screws and use a snap on socket [IMG]http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1448_zpsbc314a4b.jpg[/IMG] 10 yr old spark plug - Stated as NGK RS which is a damn good plugs if you ask me. [IMG]http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1454_zps1c7fcb7a.jpg[/IMG] Comparison 4 prongs type against Denso [IMG]http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1455_zpsf02bcfbe.jpg[/IMG] Decided to change the valve cover gasket (VCG) because it was leaking oil and it drips on the exhaust manifold which causes smoke and unpleasant smell Pictured is the old gasket ... hardened like plastic. [IMG]http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1514_zps62e746ad.jpg[/IMG] Valve cover being clean and prepped [IMG]http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1515.jpg[/IMG] Spanking clean baby!!! I was really happy to see that the top half still looks pristine and there is no varnish mark on the VANOS cover which you would normally see :rock: [IMG]http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1508_zpsfc085991.jpg[/IMG] replaced the old one and got new fresh rubber grommets [IMG]http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1525_zps5bf0425d.jpg[/IMG] Closeup [IMG]http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1516_zpsee5b74df.jpg[/IMG] Done :4: [IMG]http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/B33MER330/IMAG1529_zps1a532eb2.jpg[/IMG] Could feel the car is a bit sluggish at low end but higher up in the rpm range it feels great. Could be the plugs ... Currently i have intermittent CEL which i really need to sort that out. I suspect it's the 02 sensors ... Edit: Oh yes ... Selamat Hari Raya Adiladha and Happy Holidays everyone!!! :4: [/QUOTE]
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