HELP! spark plug boot charred and burnt

**crusingtp** · 10-11-2010

spark plug
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boot. burned up after one day of use.
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**crusingtp** · 10-11-2010

spark plug boot

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spark plug

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**rynoman03** · 10-11-2010

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**crusingtp** · 10-11-2010

**kfish** · 10-11-2010

is it laying on the manifold? do you have mice?

**crusingtp** · 10-12-2010

the boot was connected to my spark plug nice and snug, it isnt touching anything but the spark plug and maybe whatever the spark plug touches.

**TheOtherNick** · 10-12-2010

If you manifold is cracked it could melt the plug boot like that.

**FastestGTP** · 10-12-2010

Wow......that's rough. Its no where near as bad as I was thinking it was.

**rynoman03** · 10-13-2010

Originally Posted by 01GTP

If you manifold is cracked it could melt the plug boot like that.

Good Point didn't think about that. Start your engine with the hood open and gently move the throttle if you hear a ticking you probably do have a cracked manifold or loose manifold. Check the bolts and inspect for cracks.

**crusingtp** · 10-13-2010

the manifold is cracked somewhat near to the spark plug. the crack has been there for 2 years. my old plug boot didnt char up for over a year.

**TheOtherNick** · 10-13-2010

cracks getting bigger.

**txslow6** · 10-14-2010

More than likely your plug wire is touching the exhaust. Do you have something pulling the wires away from the exhaust manifold?

And you are positive it's #3 and not #6?

Did you check to make sure the Valve cover isn't leaking? Number #3 cylinder is typically where oil leaks start when the gasket has failed.