Running on 3 cylinders

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Running on 3 cylinders

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Hi there,
I have 2.0cu ac engine with a stripped spark plug hole,I was wondering if it would be possible to run the engine just to move my van and not do any damage to the engine?
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You'll be pumping nicely mixed petrol & air into an enclosed space full off potential random sparks. How far do you want to go?
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I suppose it was just a thought ,just would of like to be able to turn my van around .
But I shall try and do what I need to to get it sorted where it is.
Thanks dazz
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Any vw friendly garages nearby who can come out and time-cert it for you?
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Well I have got a new head to put on,which I got cheap so I was just moving the van to give me space and turn it around on the drive.
Thanks for the help dazz
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Should be fine just to turn it around - if it has enough stamina left. :D
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Cheers covkid,
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