Problem after installing spark plugs

volvo4lif3 · Dec 27, 2009

I have an 05 s60 2.5T and it has 65xxx miles. On xmas day, I replaced my spark plugs with OEM (volvo) plugs, and replaced my intake and turbo hose with IPD hoses. I drove to a few family events that day, and the car drove fine. Last night on my way to the comedy club, my car sounded like it would almost die, sorta like a sputter. RPMs, however, did not drop.

Now, when I was replacing my plugs, I did notice a little bit of oil on 2 of them. I know that isn't good. Any ideas on what could be wrong? Maybe a seal is worn or something like that?

I don't have any CELS either, just the intermittent sputtering......To describe it a little better....You know how if you listen to your exhuast and its a constant sound? well my exhaust is constant except for the sputter every 20 -30 seconds give or take a few. Also, once again, RPMS do NOT drop.

Any help is appreciated!
-Rob

Impulse922 · Dec 27, 2009

go back and ensure that the coilpacks are indeed pushed down onto the spark plugs and that the hose clamps are tight.

volvo4lif3 · Dec 27, 2009

hose clamps are tight......

I was hoping not to take off the OTE pipe, spark plug cover, etc, since its a PITA but I guess its the easiest thing to check. I would figure if the coil packs weren't pushed down all the way that it would def. cause a CEL. No?

ross84volvo · Dec 27, 2009

yeah check and make sure you pushed the wires down right and check the gap on the plugs. i ran some denso's from ipd and they did that so i went back to volvo plugs. i heard those ipd hoses are a ya know to put on maybe it backed off a bit. just curious why did you replace the end hoses and not replace the whole ote with a custom one. i priced it out and it's not too much more than the ipd hoses.

ross84volvo · Dec 27, 2009

nothing says family like working on the car during christmas. jk i did the same thing, got a gps and ripped apart the window adapter and put it onto the top of my cubby hole.

SML · Dec 27, 2009

Re: Problem after installing spark plugs (volvo4lif3)

Quote, originally posted by volvo4lif3 »

Now, when I was replacing my plugs, I did notice a little bit of oil on 2 of them. I know that isn't good. Any ideas on what could be wrong? Maybe a seal is worn or something like that?

Is there oil near the engine oil cap? I replaced my engine oil cap seal and all the oil on & around the plugs disappeared

volvo4lif3 · Dec 28, 2009

I actually have a ton of gaskets, and every time I do an oil change, or every 2, I replace the gasket so there is NO oil around the cap.....

Chilled Man · Dec 28, 2009

Re: (volvo4lif3)

Quote, originally posted by volvo4lif3 »

I actually have a ton of gaskets, and every time I do an oil change, or every 2, I replace the gasket so there is NO oil around the cap.....

Time to do your PCV

Cjones16 · Dec 29, 2009

The rubber hose that comes up from the intake and into the head (between cylinder 2-3).. theres usually a weak Clamp on that line so theirs normally oil around that area, Just replace the clamp with a good clamp

Turbos60 · Dec 29, 2009

Re: (Cjones16)

Did you torque them to spec and check the gap?

Brzoza · Dec 29, 2009

Re: (Chilled Man)

what does it mean?

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