ignition coil will run roughly at idle?

Hi,

If oil is in the spark plug tube, the valve cover gasket must be replaced. Also, based on how long it ran this way may determine if the spark plug needs replaced as well as the coil.

Now, if you are unable to have the coil snap into place on the spark plug, there is a good chance it is simply damaged and should be replaced.

Let me know if that helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

Thanks Joe,
Can I drive the car to my job?
2 miles each way?
How do I replace the valve cover gasket?
Thanks for your advice,
Charlie

Hi Joe, are you still on this question?

Chances are if you use a paper towel and a long screwdriver you can clean the oil out, install a new spark plug and coil and the problem will be fixed, here is how to change the valve cover gasket out.

Hi Ken,

Can I drive the car short distances until I can get it to a shop, approximately 3 miles each way to work and back?
Thank you,
Charlie

Yep, you should be able to, but I cannot guarantee it.

Thanks Ken,
I ordered a new coil and spark plug. I'll see if that will help.

Charlie

It should fix the problem which is common on those cars.

Ken,

I will let you know how it goes after I install the coil and spark plug.

Thank you,
Charlie

Ken,

Replaced the ignition coil and car runs great again.
I noticed rust stains and water near the thermostat housing.
Do you think the gasket needs to be replaced, or should I use stop leak?
Thanks for the great advice,
Charlie

Good to hear you got the problem fixed, sorry, we only handle one problem per thread, please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken

thanks.