So my 93 Accord LX(F22A1) had some brake problems, chenged the brake lines and all is well. I felt a loss in power while going up hills so I decide to change out the plugs. The plug on the far right had oil all over it but it came out. The plug to the left of that didnt come out at all! It's flooded with oil! The last two plugs didnt have as much oil but still had some. Why wont this plug come out with the socket like all the others? What do you think would be the cause of having them so flooded with oil? The car still runs and has plenty power. More power than before with the 3 new plugs, but this is really pissing me off and I have no idea what to do!

 

There are 4 round rubber gaskets under the valve cover that may be leaking into the tubes. If it is not those gaskets, it would have to be the orings under the rockerarm assembly. Let's hope it's the valve cover 0-gaskets. The o-rings are a major job. CAUTION: The valve cover nuts only torque to 7ft lbs. If you try to tighten them too much they will snap off. (Another major problem).

 

Change out your plug seals (lower ones are usually the culprit).


http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/sh...+tube

 

How much would this cost? And also, the motor has over 230k miles so I dunno how big of a factor that has. Thanks

 

I can't remember that. Check the online auto parts places that have stores in your area. they will have a price and can tell you if they have some in stock probably. I check mostly advance auto parts. But there's autozone, OReilly, etc.

 

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Did you read the link I gave??

 

ken, I was hoping the valve cover gaskets would solve the problem. Did'nt want to make him do the major stuff unless absolutely nessessary.

 

Typically just the valve cover gasket won't seal the spark plugs...NTM if you're replacing the valve cover you should be replacing the spark plug seals (top and bottom) along with it. I know checker sells a 'set' that includes all 3 for like 15-20 bucks.

 

Cerberus2k7, Try to fugure out if the oil is getting in through the seam at the valve cover or the one beneath it. Try looking down the tube with a flashlight or something.
Click on the link ken has in his post. It will tell you what you need to know.

 

That may be an easy job for you. But it was'nt for me. Pretty complicated for a noob.

 

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But that is how you learn though . If you don't feel confident doing it then pay a mechanic to do it...no need in half assing something.

 

I just got done splitting some wood and checked out the link. Sweetness. :D Thanks! Still runs so I might be able to do it next weekend.

 

I hear you ken. I did the job myself, but I had a helms manual and all the tools I needed. Does your link include the proceedure for setting the valves?

 

Read all the posts above please. Then decide what you want to do.
Also, try and get all the oil out of the tubes before it gets high enough to short the plugs. It will run bad if the oil gets that high.

 

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Yep .

 

After you get done reading all of these posts, and the link ken put in his post, you should be all set. Good luck

 

Only thing is, I have no clue how to get that last plug out. It wont come out for anything.

 

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Is the engine cold or slightly warm while attempting this?

If its cold then put all plugs/wires back in and start the car and let it warm up just a little bit...sometimes this helps/aids taking components like o2 sensors, stuck plugs etc out.

When you put your new plugs in use some anti-seize on the plug threads .