182 Black Gold - Yorkshire B Road Project

Matt Cup · Mar 18, 2025

You may want to have a gander in here just in case you have more issues with your spark plugs.

Spark plug timesert repair?

Well, mine did it as well, and yes, on #3 cylinder (and while checking the others, #1 didn't tighten either. I have a Facom timesert set coming (tbh it looks like the cheap ebay ones....), but hey, who can afford the Würth sets? :eek: I get the general principle, ( liberally grease the tap) but...

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Rskennedy · Mar 18, 2025

Matt Cup said:
You may want to have a gander in here just in case you have more issues with your spark plugs.

Spark plug timesert repair?

Well, mine did it as well, and yes, on #3 cylinder (and while checking the others, #1 didn't tighten either. I have a Facom timesert set coming (tbh it looks like the cheap ebay ones....), but hey, who can afford the Würth sets? :eek: I get the general principle, ( liberally grease the tap) but...

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Thanks mate, when i screwed it back in it seemed tight and no movement so I think I have got away with it...

Am I right in thinking cylinder #3 is the third from the right?

Will see how it runs with new plugs and leads. If its still lumpy then I may need to do this but I dont think I dare attempt it myself!

Mr Underhill · Mar 18, 2025

Rskennedy said:
Am I correct in thinking it’s 25nm torque for the spark plugs?

Correct!

Mr Underhill · Mar 18, 2025

Rskennedy said:
Am I right in thinking cylinder #3 is the third from the right?

4,3,2,1 - 1 being nearest to the flywheel

Rskennedy · Mar 18, 2025

Then it is the standard cylinder #3 that has ejected itself...

Lets see if new plugs and leads gets it running normally again. If its still rough or comes out again then I will follow what @Matt Cup said and rethread it. Hopefully I get away with it though as I am not confident enough to do it myself!

Brigsy · Mar 18, 2025

If the new plug torques up ok should be fine. Usually come loose due to not torqued correctly.

Mr Trailer Man · Mar 18, 2025

Yeah if it's held the torque 25-30Nm, then it should be ok.

Rskennedy · Mar 20, 2025

It lives

A couple of the spark plugs were a bit corroded but all changed, cylinder 3 that ejected itself screwed in no problem and now torqued to spec. new leads and plugs and she’s back to normal.

Shout out to @FrogJam Motorsport for getting the leads to me next day. A free Freddo in the box too so I almost made my money back. Sticker added +7hp

MrBlonde · Mar 22, 2025

Nice to see another titanium,watching your thread.

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