R19 16 valve- water in plugs!

Dan S · Unread post by **Dan S** » 20 Feb 2001, 02:48

R19 1.8 16v, 1994. Car starts to misfire, and runs on 3 cylinders. Upon investigation, water around plugs 2 and 3 causing misfire. Definately from the cooling system, although no water pipes etc run near, and plugs have a plastic shield over them. Suggestions so far include core plug problem, or maybe cracked head.
Has anyone else experienced this on a 19 16v, or Clio 16v (same engine) ??
Thanks,
Dan

crazyman · Unread post by **crazyman** » 19 Mar 2001, 18:07

This is a very very common problem usually caused by leaking bonnet vent, it has happened to me and still does on occasion.
Best bet is to use silicon sealant round the vent and even the spark plug cover.
try here for more info.
www.renault19.com
www.renault1916v.co.uk