does this look bad? (and why so)?

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Old May 25, 2014 | 08:31 PM
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Default does this look bad? (and why so)?

going to go look at a 95 civic. Saw this pic of engine and wondered if this was something bad: black staining all around oil fill on head - rest of engine top looked clean. Please let me know why too? thanks!

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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 08:35 AM
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any chance for a pic?? also black stain could be from a painted valve cover that was then stripped, could be from an oil cap with a poor seal allowing oil to seep out. lots of reasons tbh....its really hard to say
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 05:48 PM
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The seals on the oil fill caps commonly dry up and leak, $5 fix
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 08:38 PM
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neh..
should buff out
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