Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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have recently had valves reset but have developed an oily plug. no loss in power and no smoke,oil is fresh and clean. also may be causing eratic tic over. any ideas
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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Oil on the plug above the threads? Bad valve cover grommets. Oil on the firing end? Could be a number of things.
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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Default Re: oily plugs (Perfectionist)

I had the same problem myself, changed the valve cover gasket and the gaskets around the plug holes. Done the trick for me, Hope that helps.
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