Found some oil around threads of spark plug
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Found some oil around threads of spark plug
I have a b18c1. I took out my spark plug and it had some oil around the threads on each cylinder. First thought that comes to mind is bad/worn rings but if this were the case wouldn't the electrodes be drenched in oil as well? I checked the valve cover O-ring gaskets and they are fine. Any ideas?
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Re: Found some oil around threads of spark plug (StockEG9)
Usually its the O ring gaskets, but if your rings are worn it may be burning off what would be on the electrode.
Try putting a small amount of RTV around the o-rings next time, make sure to torque down the valve cover per the helms, and see if it goes away.
Try putting a small amount of RTV around the o-rings next time, make sure to torque down the valve cover per the helms, and see if it goes away.
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Re: Found some oil around threads of spark plug (Witty)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Witty »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My rings are shot and I have the same problem. It is usually caused by bad valve cover O-rings.</TD></TR></TABLE>
alot of people tend to replace Valve cover gasket first before the spark plug o-rings, at times
alot of people tend to replace Valve cover gasket first before the spark plug o-rings, at times
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