blown spark plug

[eric jones]

I blew a spark plug out of the head. I got it fixed using the time cert kit and it runs great but now it has a very loud ticking noise. What could be the problem? The car has 145xxx mi. Thanks

[Blackened300a]

I blew a spark plug out of the head. I got it fixed using the time cert kit and it runs great but now it has a very loud ticking noise. What could be the problem? The car has 145xxx mi. Thanks

Sound like this?
C6dW3VFhm9o

This was the end result after my spark plug shot out.

[burt ragio]

It sounds like something is broken. I would check that the correct spark plug was used. See it is not making contact with the piston. Pick up a light scope look in the cylender. Do a compression & leak down test.

[eric jones]

Sound like this?
C6dW3VFhm9o

This was the end result after my spark plug shot out.

What was the problem and how did you fix it?

[Blackened300a]

What was the problem and how did you fix it?

Driving it with the plug out and the injector still dumping fuel into the cylinder. I heard a very loud "pop" which was when it finally ignited the gas and detonated since the plug was still hooked to the coil and hanging above the hole. The result was a broken piston and I had to get my engine torn down and repaired. A compression test will reveal how bad it is.

[eric jones]

Wow! So it's not looking good but maybe mine is not that bad..... I hope

[screamn]

Sound like this?
C6dW3VFhm9o

This was the end result after my spark plug shot out.

Sounds depressing :bigcry:

I can imagine this set you back some big bucks.

[Pat]

I'm saving to fix my head tick now. However, my tick is not near as bad as yours. My compression is down on the affected cylinder, #6.

[eric jones]

now I'm really depressed. My tick is from #1 cyl. Might be time to fix and sell