wet spark plug - dead spark plug?

[Konstantin Bogach]

No "bakers" among those who answered up to now.  Amen.

>>Sorry,  I probably was not clear:  I remember a post saying that 
>>after being wet the spark plug never worked properly again.  The 
>>original problem - why plug got wet - was fixed.  The plug was 
>>reported never worked properly after that.  Even after cleaning and 
>>baking.  And it sounded like not just one plug observation but more 
>>as a rule.  That's why I decided to ask.  My plugs are in oil 
>>because of loosened spark plug and bad gasket.
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>I've 'wetted'(with everything from brake cleaner to simple green) my 
>plugs each time I clean them, which is maybe twice a year(I gotta 
>re-torque them anyway since they work themselves loose, so I clean 
>the terminals on the plug+wires, re-apply anti-seize, check for 
>unpleasantness, etc).  I've never had a problem; I use really hot 
>water for the final 'rinse', shake 'em out or blow the water out, pop 
>'em back in, and fire it up.  I've been doing this for...jeez, gotta 
>be about 7 years.  If the car doesn't sweat it, hell...I'm not going 
>to :-)
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>>So,  I can clean plugs in degreaser and use them,  can't I?  No 
>>baking required?  If required,  what temperature and time?
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>I don't think there's an exact science to it :-)  If you're worried, 
>leave 'em in your boiler room for an hour or two...
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>Brett
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