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09-05-2002, 02:00 PM

Ok first of all i have a 97 Accord LX (non-vtec)

I was driving on the freeway when i noticed my car was slacking and losing acceleration power.

So i pull over and pop the hood.

I found that one out of the four spark plug wire was loose, it was not connected.

This had never happen to me before.

So i took a look at the wire and i saw oil.

Well..i did put the wire back in place and the car went back to normal.

Well..after a bit of driving..the wirer loosen again...and if anyone know the problem to this..i would be grateful..thank you.

ebpda9 · 09-05-2002, 08:59 PM

do u remeber by any chance what cylinder it was ? Was it the second one from the driver's side ? you can just tighten it with some plyers. about the oil problem, if u are not mechanically inclined, screw it. you gotta take the whole head apart to have that fixed. yes i know 'cause i just did it today

09-06-2002, 07:55 AM

check out magnecor's website for everything you ever wanted (or didn't want) to know about plug wires. i was checking it out yesterday and they talked about boots popping off the plugs and what causes it. i can't remember all the details though.

www.magnecor.com

09-06-2002, 02:22 PM

hey hondaman-iac...4 cylinder engine...and yes...it was the second wire from the driver side...and i dont want to mess with opening the head...i guess i will take it to the shop and get that fix...do you know how much it would cost to fix?

ebpda9 · 09-06-2002, 11:47 PM

well i guess it's gonna be like a 4hr job. multiply that by 65-75 for the labor + 130 for the valve adjustament + 5 for the actual parts

09-07-2002, 07:16 AM

The oil might just be from your valve cover gasket. have that checked before u pay to much money to not fix the prob. Dont know about the plug wire maybe the oil is on the boot and causing it to slip off.

ebpda9 · 09-07-2002, 10:57 AM

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Originally posted by Dragracingaccord
The oil might just be from your valve cover gasket. have that checked before u pay to much money to not fix the prob. Dont know about the plug wire maybe the oil is on the boot and causing it to slip off.

i thought that i first too, but he has to remove the rocker arm assembly to get to the faulty gaskets. trust me. he has almost the same head as me, and i already did that job on thrusday

09-05-2002, 02:00 PM	#1
F22B2 Posts: n/a	Hi, i have a problem with spark plug wires Ok first of all i have a 97 Accord LX (non-vtec) I was driving on the freeway when i noticed my car was slacking and losing acceleration power. So i pull over and pop the hood. I found that one out of the four spark plug wire was loose, it was not connected. This had never happen to me before. So i took a look at the wire and i saw oil. Well..i did put the wire back in place and the car went back to normal. Well..after a bit of driving..the wirer loosen again...and if anyone know the problem to this..i would be grateful..thank you.

09-05-2002, 08:59 PM	#2
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 43 Posts: 17,266	do u remeber by any chance what cylinder it was ? Was it the second one from the driver's side ? you can just tighten it with some plyers. about the oil problem, if u are not mechanically inclined, screw it. you gotta take the whole head apart to have that fixed. yes i know 'cause i just did it today __________________

09-06-2002, 11:47 PM	#5
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 43 Posts: 17,266	well i guess it's gonna be like a 4hr job. multiply that by 65-75 for the labor + 130 for the valve adjustament + 5 for the actual parts __________________

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09-06-2002, 07:55 AM	#3
XdiscontensionX Posts: n/a	check out magnecor's website for everything you ever wanted (or didn't want) to know about plug wires. i was checking it out yesterday and they talked about boots popping off the plugs and what causes it. i can't remember all the details though. www.magnecor.com

09-06-2002, 02:22 PM	#4
F22B2 Posts: n/a	hey hondaman-iac...4 cylinder engine...and yes...it was the second wire from the driver side...and i dont want to mess with opening the head...i guess i will take it to the shop and get that fix...do you know how much it would cost to fix?

09-07-2002, 07:16 AM	#6
Dragracingaccord Posts: n/a	The oil might just be from your valve cover gasket. have that checked before u pay to much money to not fix the prob. Dont know about the plug wire maybe the oil is on the boot and causing it to slip off.