New ZC engine from HMOTORS bad?

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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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Ok, I got the DOHC ZC last week from hmotorsonline and everthing runs fine. I go to change the spark plugs today and cylinder #2 has oil dripping everywhere the plug and wire are covered. The other plugs have a little oil on them but this one was drenched. What needs replaced to stop this? I was thinking about getting the cylinder head gasket set from autopartswarehouse.com

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Am I cursed or does this happen often with HMOTORS engines?
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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you don't need a cylinder head gasket - get a new valve cover gasket and spark plug seals

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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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Wow, that will fix it huh? Doesn't sound like that hard of a project. The head doesn't have to come off does it?
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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nope takes only a few minutes, not hard at all
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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No, the head doesn't have to come off just the valve cover.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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Remove valve cover, replace spark plug grommets, add a little bit of silicon with them, they are a common leak, the silicon insures a tight seals. Then, voila, problem solved.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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Cool, good news! On that website there's like seal washers, good idea to get them too? I also just ordered a powdercoated valve cover, damn I'm a ricer.
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