240SX fouling #2 plug

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jwmtx
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Hello,I've got a 1992 240SX which I bought new. It has no mods and 105000 miles. Proper main. always done. Recently it has been running very rough and the #2 plug is fouled with oil. Cleaning the plug makes it run good for about two days and then it fouls again. Does this sound like a blown head gasket or does anyone think it might be something different. Thanks very much for any replies


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sx moneypit
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Sounds like you have a problem with your piston rings on that cylinder.You need to run a compression test to see whats up .

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nismoracingsx
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possible leaking valve guide..

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sx moneypit
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I agree with you brother, but it would have to be pretty far gone to foul the plug that quick.
Modified by sx moneypit at 1:41 PM 1/22/2010

jwmtx
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Thank you all for your replies. James


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