Thank you for your reply.andrewclaus wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:14 pm Fouling indicates oil in combustion chamber, from valve guides, head gasket, or piston rings. Compression or bleed-down test will show problems.
Burned electrode indicates very hot running, possibly running too lean, or improper spark plug.
Thank you for your reply.jolt wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 12:00 pm Very high cylinder temps will melt the plugs. This can happen because the fuel to air mixture is to lean. Running a cylinder lean can burn/melt the spark plug and damage the piston. As others have told you, check your compression. How even is the compression across all four cylinders? You may also need to do a bore scope into the cylinder as there may be more damage from the melted spark plug missing pieces. Bad fuel, bad fuel injector, low fuel pressure, cracked intake runner, spark timing, etc.. can cause the mixture to go lean. Once physical damage is done, it is to late.
What better way to spend the Thanksgiving long weekend than ripping into a major car repair. I love it Take LOTS of pics and post several up here for us to view. Where is this being done (location please) and will it be indoors or out on a driveway. I admire you're determination in keeping this Vibe on the road.Reaccion wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 2021 2:52 am The guy asked me for $250 but I needed to get it out myself. So I went with my cousin and we got it out. The engine has 135,000 miles and it is ready for installation. By the way, he let me keep the power steering pump, ac compressor, starter, alternator, engine harness, and the whole intake manifold. I already ordered the water pump, exhaust manifold gasket, intake gasket, serpentine belt, spark plugs, and cylinder head gasket. So my cousin and I will be installing the new engine this Sunday.
Yeah, why not try to keep this amazing reliable vehicle alive? This Vibe has been so good to me. Even on 3 pistons, the Vibe brought me back home from Connecticut saved.tpollauf wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:57 amWhat better way to spend the Thanksgiving long weekend than ripping into a major car repair. I love it Take LOTS of pics and post several up here for us to view. Where is this being done (location please) and will it be indoors or out on a driveway. I admire you're determination in keeping this Vibe on the road.Reaccion wrote: ↑Wed Nov 24, 2021 2:52 am The guy asked me for $250 but I needed to get it out myself. So I went with my cousin and we got it out. The engine has 135,000 miles and it is ready for installation. By the way, he let me keep the power steering pump, ac compressor, starter, alternator, engine harness, and the whole intake manifold. I already ordered the water pump, exhaust manifold gasket, intake gasket, serpentine belt, spark plugs, and cylinder head gasket. So my cousin and I will be installing the new engine this Sunday.
LOL, I am feeling the same about my hair as well. I have been losing it little by little.tpollauf wrote: ↑Sat Dec 25, 2021 10:57 pm Nice work, and to think NO garage or shelter to protect you or the parts! I can REALLY relate to that ..... 40 years ago An old pic of me & a buddy swapping out an inline 6 for a small block chevy in my older Camaro. I miss the car BUT really want some of that hair back
I kept the hair - it just steadily retreated down my back.Reaccion wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 5:14 pmLOL, I am feeling the same about my hair as well. I have been losing it little by little.tpollauf wrote: ↑Sat Dec 25, 2021 10:57 pm Nice work, and to think NO garage or shelter to protect you or the parts! I can REALLY relate to that ..... 40 years ago An old pic of me & a buddy swapping out an inline 6 for a small block chevy in my older Camaro. I miss the car BUT really want some of that hair back
Wow, so you must have a vast experience mechanic wise. I admire that. The thing about doing your own mechanic is that you know that you are doing the right thing the right way. SOME mechanics are messy. They would never put as much love as the owner would when performing a job to the vehicle. I also own a 2019 Honda CR-V and I feel more sentimental attached to the Vibe just because of all our mechanical moments together. . I pretty sure that you understand me.