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Old May 23, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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plug blow out

did 200 trouble free high speed miles on saturday then on sunday morning pulled out of my drive less than 1/4 mile and there was a bang and i limped home with a loud noise and the engine light on. called the tow truck and my mechanic phoned me today to say a spark plug had blown out and taken a coil with it. nightmare. the trucks 02 and this is the first trouble it has ever given. ah well, hopefully back in fighting form by friday!!
 
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Old May 23, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by irish boy
did 200 trouble free high speed miles on saturday then on sunday morning pulled out of my drive less than 1/4 mile and there was a bang and i limped home with a loud noise and the engine light on. called the tow truck and my mechanic phoned me today to say a spark plug had blown out and taken a coil with it. nightmare. the trucks 02 and this is the first trouble it has ever given. ah well, hopefully back in fighting form by friday!!
No nightmare. Easy fix, even the coil. 1.5 hrs. max $4 insert.

Time Serts!

Scott
 
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Old May 24, 2005 | 02:57 AM
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bad news.
ive been worrying about this happening ever since i got my truck,was there any clues just before it happened?
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Old May 24, 2005 | 05:47 AM
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i've heard of people reporting a slight blow out....but honestly mine was sweet as a nut!!its totally stock bar a cat back and was only at low revs. ah well...these things happen eh? got a keen price to change into an 04 from planet moto who r throwing them out at 20k so may be tempted next month.
 
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Old May 24, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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