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Problems encountered with changing spark plugs #1620918 07/31/06 08:42 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 9 B basketball8 OP Newbie
OP basketball8 Newbie B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 9	To begin, I thought I needed a tune up because my car (95 contour GL 2.0 auto) was jumping noticeably from 1st to 2nd and from park to drive. Well, I had it tuned up with new plugs and wires, and that didnt solve the problem with the jumping, but I think I found a new one. I found a good amount of oil in 3 of the 4 plugs. I was told this was not normal, and could lead to bigger problems. I was also told to get rid of the car and start searching for a new one. What you yall think the problem is, how much it would cost to fix, and what should I do? Thanks for any tips and help.

Re: Problems encountered with changing spark plugs #1620919 07/31/06 09:11 PM
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Loco4G63 CEG road warrior L Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 17,248 IL	Change the TSS sensor for the trans.....that should fix the jumping problem. Search this forum it have been discussed many times. As far as the oil on the plugs....change the valve cover gasket. That should fix that. Hector 2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII 257HP/259TQ 2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED 160HP/141TQ

Re: Problems encountered with changing spark plugs #1620920 07/31/06 09:37 PM
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OP basketball8 Newbie B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 9	How much you reckon itll cost for fix the both of those? I see the cover is about $20, and the speed sensor is about $50 to $60(USD). Thanks for the quick response.

Re: Problems encountered with changing spark plugs #1620921 07/31/06 10:34 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,143 Ypsilanti, Mi A AliasJerk�?� Addicted CEG\'er
AliasJerk�?� Addicted CEG\'er A Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,143 Ypsilanti, Mi	Originally posted by basketball8: How much you reckon itll cost for fix the both of those? I see the cover is about $20, and the speed sensor is about $50 to $60(USD). Thanks for the quick response. Order your parts from Bill Jenkins, should cut that cost down a little bit, ask for the CEG discount, sometimes if you order from Steve Mullins you can get a bigger discount. 98 Corolla LE 1.8L DOHC 1ZZFE TEIN H.Tech Springs Tokico HP series Struts Short ram air intake Tsudo Axel Back Exhaust ... if a jelly fish stung me.. would you pee on the wound?

Re: Problems encountered with changing spark plugs #1620922 08/01/06 12:43 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	Originally posted by AliasJerkâ�??¢: Originally posted by basketball8: How much you reckon itll cost for fix the both of those? I see the cover is about $20, and the speed sensor is about $50 to $60(USD). Thanks for the quick response. Order your parts from Bill Jenkins, should cut that cost down a little bit, ask for the CEG discount, sometimes if you order from Steve Mullins you can get a bigger discount. Bill Jenkins Team Ford, Las Vegas (Nevada) 702-395-5173 bjenkins @ teamfordlv.com www.teamfordparts.com Steve Tousley Ford White Bear Lake, MN 1-800-328-9552 (Mention SVT plan for LARGE discount.(from 30-60%!) Don't need an SVT to use this plan.) Steve Mullins parts @ signaturelm.com 800-876-3280 x272 Signature Lincoln-Mercury "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

Re: Problems encountered with changing spark plugs #1620923 08/01/06 02:32 AM
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OP basketball8 Newbie B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 9	Is this all just a joke?

Re: Problems encountered with changing spark plugs #1620924 08/01/06 03:11 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	Originally posted by basketball8: Is this all just a joke? What joke? I must have missed a few deleted posts from this thread. Not sure who has paid a dealer to change the TSS but it can't be more than 1.5 hours ($150). Add the part cost and you know how much total cost is. Also change ATFluid if it hasn't been changed in 2 years/24k miles (dealer price drain and refill $70, flush =$150). ATFluid change (do it yourself 3x drain and refill $30, thanks to starjammir) http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=tranny&Number=992476&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=31&fpart=1 Edit. TSS threads http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=trouble&Number=1030582&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=all&vc=1 and http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=tranny&Number=257675&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=all&vc=1 In addition, not sure who has paid a dealer to change a valve cover gasket. I can't even guess how many hours that would take. Maybe someone with a Labor guide can chime in. http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/1b/c8/36/0900823d801bc836.jsp Last edited by Tony2005; 08/01/06 03:19 AM. "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

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