NeilVR6 0 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 I got my spark plugs changed very recently. The second day the car developed rough engine at idle (rev needle does not move), sounds like it is choking.And accelerating at low RPM causes the car to stutter. Above 3000rpm it is fine.Now, I noticed the oil was alarming low and have now topped it up.I have to wait to get some time off work to take it back to the garage that did the spark plugs.It is likely to be a spark plug problem? or is the engine damaged from low oil?Car is a 12v VR6 96, low miles. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Lea 4 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 prob a lead got damaged when changing plugs need the proper tool to get them out Link to post Share on other sites
NeilVR6 0 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Hmm, I provided the wire removal tool with the spark plugs on the back seat. I mentioned to a guy that it was there. Tool still looks like new. I very doubt they used it.If it is the wires, I hope they help me out with the cost of replacement. Link to post Share on other sites
Damien. 0 Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Sorry, slightly off topic. Does the lead removal tool come with the car or do you have to buy one ? Link to post Share on other sites
Roan 0 Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 It comes with the car attached to the bonnet prop. But its the weakest plastic ever, better to buy a metal tool so you don't damage the plugs/leads. Link to post Share on other sites
vr6newcomer 1 Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 my car had exactly the same problem last week mate, it was my leads, u really dont need to pay someone to do your leads and plugs mate. but it will be eiher your leads, plugs or coilpack. Link to post Share on other sites
NeilVR6 0 Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Returned to the garage this evening and said it wasn't firing properly at idle and low revs.We walked outside and I was holding the wire removal tool in my hand and mentioned that I had the special tool if he needed. He glanced at the engine when it was running and he could tell which plug was causing the problem, and he then yanked the plug out of the engine by pulling the lead - (Hands on Head! -yikes)He then pushed it back in with a flat edge screwdriver.Car is running fine now. I know that the wires are actually original, 66 thousand miles. They are holding up well, even after that abuse!Thank you for your replies Link to post Share on other sites
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