Here's a few pictures from my timing belt project. This is the first time I have done something beyond checking the oil. At first, it was frustrating 'cause I don't have all the right tools. Now, I have removed the engine mounting bolts, removed the valve cover using 411 from this great website and about to remove the crankshaft bolt, which incidently, is a PITA to do. Anywho, a few pix with some questions...

1st picture: When I pulled the spark plug housing, one of them (first one on the left) had oil while the other three did not. Is that normal or should I be worried? Car was running great. Just wanted to change the timing belt before it breaks on me.
2nd picture: Two of the grommets were so hard to get out as it was melted stuck to the bolts. Normal, right?



Thanks, guys.

 

You have to change the rubber O-rings thats on the the valve cover(seal spark plug from oil)...Usually come with the valve cover gasket kit...might as well pick one up since u have the cover off.

 

more likely than not it's the cam carrier "o" rings. I believe this engine has them. They go under the rockers on top of the plug holes.

 

Why is this question posted so much? It's not rocket science. Get a valve cover gasket kit and replace your spark plug tube seals. It will come with new bolt seals also.

 

I also recommend that you use some sort of sealant at all of the gasket surfaces on the valve cover or else they will usually leak.

 

change the rubber spark plug seals and valve cover gasket cheap fix 25 bucks tops