kenny707

is it possible for a car to run even though there is oil on their spark plugs? there's a oil leak and oil is getting into the spark plugs, could this be the reason my car won't start?

arrocha87

actually yea it will run once started but itll keep cranking like a ish forever b4 it does! my crx did this til i had enough and changed my VC gasket and plug grommets.

ps. just to start it pull out the plug(s) that have oil in it and clean them off and it should start right off if tis is the problem.

eM1<3

Definitely. The oil would inhibit the spark plug(s) from functioning properly.

ej8_tuner

an oil soaked spark plug will definitely affect getting your engine started & performance. This will give you a CEL code regarding "A MISFIRE". Change all your spark plugs & dont forget to change your VALVE COVER GASKET KIT. That would definitely solve your problem. always remember to keep your car on the right specifications. Good luck on the fix!

kenny707

can anyone give me the steps or have a link to how to change the valve cover gasket and other things that come with the kit.

Black4thgenEF

It is really straight forward.
-get yourself a valve cover gasket kit,
-pull the spark plug wires off of the spark plugs
- remove your valve cover (a few 10mm nuts)
- remove and replace the rubber grommets at the top of the spark plug tubes
- remove and replace the seal around the edge of your valve cover, cleaning the mating surfaces
- apply a small amount of gasket maker(or "Honda-Bond") to the "corners" on either side of the cam bump on the valve cover
- put the valve cover back on
- remove and replace the grommets around the studs that are coming through the valve cover
- torque the valve cover to spec, replace lug wires, make sure you put the ground back and you're good to go.

If you plan on doing some regular maintenance on your car you should get a manual for it.

quicchatch253

If you have a rubber gasket don't put sealant on it because the rubber ones are made to mold into the dip thing. If you put sealant on the gasket will be pushed up. Also make sure the area where the gasket goes is clean too.

kenny707

should the rubber grommets be visible once i open the valve cover because i dont see any

DoubleEx

there on the underside of the valve cover pry them off with a flat head or somthing and get new ones and reinstall its easy man 20 minute job

al91crx

i have the same problem with my 91 CRX. except oil is only leakin on the tips of the spark plugs, not the valve itself, so it cant be the gasket covers for me. im thinkin piston rings. my car has the same symptoms when trying to start and it just started happening after i changed my oil, so i upped the viscosity and oil is still floodin the tips. checked the fuel injectors, fuel line, spark plugs are working fine, and even thought it was my air filter but no. so imma check the rings tomorrow and see if thats the problem.. any thing i might have missed?

deadazleep

i had the same issue on my b16, turns out the previous owner thought it was a good idea to not put the grommets on the underside of the vc for the spark tubes, in my case it ran fine just freaked me out with oil half way up the tubes

llNeroll

I've had 2 cars do this to me..No 3!! HUH!! Anywho The oil burns to a glaze of crud on the plugs. So if it does start it'll just get worse as it runs.. I had to take my plugs out & clean them every day or so.
Runs like a top ('Till It cruds up again!)

llNeroll

I have a mystery oil leak onmy 93' Civic 4 door. My Engine is literally covered with oil. When I stop A billowing cloud of smoke comes out, (Or catches up with me). I replaced the valve cover gaket (DUH!!), But now it seems its maybe worse?

Upon further exploration, It looks as if it's coming out of the bottom & blowing up onto the valve cover (& everything else!). Even the bottom of my hood is covered. It's leaking depends on the driving some BUSY dats I'll lose like 1/2 - a whole quart !!

Pleeze help!! I've looked everywhere, I'm putting it up on a lift right now, But I shoulda cleaned it 1st!