1997 Honda Accord spark plugs

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SASSIMON
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1997 Honda Accord

what does rust on spark plugs indicate?
Friday, June 6th, 2008 AT 8:53 PM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Weather and element will cause it
have not been replaced in a long time
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Friday, June 6th, 2008 AT 9:14 PM
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Hi md062003,

If the rust on the hex area, you have water present.
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Saturday, June 7th, 2008 AT 6:53 AM
Tiny
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Rust is on threads & tip
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Saturday, June 7th, 2008 AT 7:35 PM
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Hi sassimon,

Some valves would remain open when the engine is not working.

Moisture condensation (weather) will cause the rust if the engine has not been started for some time.

It you have overheating or head gasket problem, same will happen, but still need time for rust to form.
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Saturday, June 7th, 2008 AT 11:44 PM

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