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Old 08-27-2015 | 01:48 AM
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Old 08-27-2015 | 06:12 AM
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We've already said it's for EGR on vehicles so equipped. I also said there wasn't gonna be any vacuum there or for a hole that big you'd get at least a CEL (although it probably wouldn't even start). I knew blocking the hole would make no difference but figured you'd need to see it for yourself.

I got a text back from a friend who's a Mopar tech. He said no plug from the factory, absolutely no need for one. Is supposed to send me a link to a pic or diagram. He says either you're not running standard copper plugs OR broken valve spring...
Well I do know for sure the plugs are not Champion Copper plugs. And it's about time to change those anyway.

Doubt it's a broken valve spring based on the associated symptoms I've read about. That sounds like a major job anyway, so I'll be ruling out ALL other possibilities before even thinking of the valve springs.
 
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Old 08-27-2015 | 06:15 AM
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LOL this diagram points to everything EXCEPT the area I'm curious about.

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Old 08-27-2015 | 09:13 AM
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That's because it's not used on an '03...

I'd put either Champion or NGK coppers in, but I'm kinda thinking you're gonna pull them one is gonna be blacker than sh*t and that's gonna be the cylinder with a broke spring. I hope not, but it makes sense. Guys think if a spring breaks it means the head goes and the valve drops but a broken spring doesn't always result in a catastrophic failure - although it could happen at any time...
 

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