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my engine keeps almost turning off! help

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Old 07-19-2011, 01:05 AM
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so what happened is
i bought the ngk irridium spark plugs and i the wires but the plugs got delivered first so i installed them in my car and i tightened them really really hard. is that BAD?
will screwing spark plugs in too much damage my engine?
yes i made sure the plugs were the correct ones for my car!

i am asking because my engine started doing some weird stuff. i dont know exactly how to describe it but it would almost turnoff but not turn off? it would kind of choke for a sec or 2.
i think it might be because one of the spark plug wires was so stuck i had to yank it out with pliers after 15 mins of trying to take it out by hand.
im thinking i damaged it internally and that my second cylinder is not working due to that wire
i would like to know what the more knowledgeable car people think and want them to give me their opinion PLEASE.

2001 2.3l 4cyl honda accord lx
 

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Old 07-19-2011, 08:23 PM
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Yes that is not good. Suggest, back the plug out and torque it properly...might not be the issue right not but in another 30-50K miles (heat cycles, ect) when the plugs need to be replaced.....new head..maybe?

Then, yes if there is wire damage they need to be replaced. Are you not replacing the cap and rotor?
 
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