Re: More Incredibly Stupid?

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Royal,Paul say:

> Ok, Mr. Duane and others...assuming you're able to get the plugs out of   
> the engine on a 90Q20v, what's the best way to remove any dirt from   
> around the area where the plugs go in.  When I changed plugs on my old 5K   
> I would go to my local gas station first and take their air hose to the   
> area to make sure I wouldn't drop any unnecessary grit into the cylinders   
> as I was working....same with the Fiats I had in high school almost 20   
> years ago (gulp).  I suspect that I'm SOL on this one.  

I actually use a vacuum cleaner. The main metal hose fits perfectly
over most plugs (like my 100Q) and does a lickety-split job of getting
the crud out. Of course, it won't fit on the 90Q20V. Why should it?
I'm going to try the thin "sliver" nozzle.

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