rush of air from spark plug

renny1

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hi guys
i took out number 1 spark plug from my 1972 aq130a volvo today and a rush of air came out (engine off) when i say a rush of air it was an explosion of air is this normal??????
 

Rob454

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Re: rush of air from spark plug

could of been that you shut the motor off right when the piston and valves were on the compression stroke so yeah its possible. I wouldnt sweat it.
Rob
 

renny1

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Re: rush of air from spark plug

could of been that you shut the motor off right when the piston and valves were on the compression stroke so yeah its possible. I wouldnt sweat it.
Rob
i tried it 3 times and each time it happened
 

buggiedad_67

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Re: rush of air from spark plug

unless it stopped all three times in the extact same spot which i dont think is likely, i would pull valve cover and check you exhaust valve is opening you may have bent a push rod, i have seen rockers bust in halve
 

Maclin

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Re: rush of air from spark plug

Does it do this on all 4 cylinders? (that would be strange) Does the engine run? If not, does the distributor rotor turn with the engine? If the distributor does not turn then I would be looking at the timing belt.
 
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