2G 95 Tsi loose spark plugs

[BasketcaseTSI]

OK, I just picked this car up cheap because I've always wanted a 2g Dsm. It's been modified but I'm not sure what the mods are other than the Evo 3 16g and a manual boost controller, fmic, 3" exhaust. I'm leaning more about these cars the more I read here so I'll have to update my Dsm profile later.

The issue was described to me as a cracking sound (cra cra crack to be specific) after a pull the the car wouldn't start. The cam gears are lined up so I don't think it bent valves. There's no coolant in the engine apparently but the oil is coolant free. I was leaving towards a head gasket. I went to pull the plugs and check them, 3 of 4 were so loose I could take them out by hand. They were dirty but not smashed so I'm taking that as a good sign. Any thoughts as to why the spark plugs would be loose?

 

[motomattx]

I would say because someone else had them out (maybe to do a compression test) and threw it back together and said the heck with it im just going to sell it. Do a compression test first.

 

[BasketcaseTSI]

OK, I'll start there. I found a no start diagnostic thread that I'll be working though

 

[BasketcaseTSI]

Here's how the plugs look for anyone interested.

 

[chrysler kid]

It's really dangerous to buy these cars non running.

You should perform a compression test first to determine if the motor is even capable of running.

I also highly recommend buying a set of factory service manuals on eBay so you can go through and see every detail about these cars

 

[BasketcaseTSI]

I'll double check timing and do the compression check tomorrow after work or somewhere in the very near future. I'm liking the forum so far, the amount of info available has been really helpful so far. For example I found the compression and leak down testing threads within about a minute of reading.


2G (95-99) T/E 2.0L 4G63 Turbo engine
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Standard compression 178 psi
Service limit 133 psi