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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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Ok I started taking my harness off to have it reworked. So I looked at my plugs and they are black. Should i be alarmed, because I didn't want to go in the engine for a while.
98 ls1 camaro 124k miles
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How many miles are on them? If its 2k, then you should be worried. If its 60k just put new ones in.
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sorry forgot to mention it's a 98 ls1 with 124k miles
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So assuming we don't know how many miles, put new ones in and check them after you put a few hundred miles on them. This is assuming the engine has good performance and isn't making any strange noises.
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Put the oe plug in it...get rid of the bosch junk! Put some miles on it....
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Put the oe plug in it...get rid of the bosch junk! Put some miles on it....
Not a fan of those bosch +4 either, really think that has alot to do with the plugs being black. Well I hope so.......
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throw those things in the garbage and grab some NGKs. they all look pretty even, that's a good sign.
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Providing it is still running... get a scanner on it and monitor the Fuel Trim's, O2 Voltages, etc.. check for any old DTC codes, Check the resistance on the Injectors (see if they are on avg the same).

Hope it works out and you don't have to go into the engine for a rebuild.. maybe do a Leak down test.. leaking valve seals or worn rings.

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