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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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I just changed my spark plugs last night and I was out driving. Now everytime I give it gas there is a knocking noise comming from the driver side. Any suggestions on what I should do?
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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It sound's like you may have not tightened a plug enough.Recheck them to make sure.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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Pulled a wire apart or not got one hooked back up completely....
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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I still cant figure out where the knocking is comming from its not the plugs or the wires. Does anybody know of a shop thats good and i can take it to to have it looked at?
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 12:35 AM
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My garage but I hate to charge you normal my shop rate.....

If it was fine before you touched it, and it is not afterwards, it is something you touched....
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Cracked plug maybe???
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by blk/slvr02ss
It sound's like you may have not tightened a plug enough.Recheck them to make sure.
x2. I had that happen before.
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