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Old 05 October 2010, 10:45 AM
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Removed spark plug leads and theres a build up of white powder in the rocker cover around the spark plug, anyone know whats caused this or what to check for?
Old 05 October 2010, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Minjeeta
Removed spark plug leads and theres a build up of white powder in the rocker cover around the spark plug, anyone know whats caused this or what to check for?
When an engine has been steam cleaned a lot of the crap ends up 'cooking' in the plug sockets, but i can't see it, so can't be sure what your looking at.

Just make sure you get rid of it all before you remove any plugs.
Old 05 October 2010, 02:12 PM
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Could even be a build up of salt from the roads over last winter?
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white powder deposits could be aluminium corrosion product, ferrous materials produce brown rust, mangnesium and aluminium produce white powder.
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Cheers lads.
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