I have one sparkplug tube that was full of oil. What needs to be done to correct this. Is there an O ring that seperates the tunel from the valve cover. Please let me know what needs to be done.

Thanks
BJ

 

Valve cover gasket , thats all.

 

It's not the VC gaskets. It's a seal around the spark plug tube, which is part of the valve cover assembly.

Personally, I would just live with it. Removing and replacing the Valve Covers is a bit of a chore. And if it's just a little oil on the threads, I wouldnt worry for right now.

 

The only reason I ask is becuase it was pretty much full with oil. Just one tube. But with the tube full of oil, and oil completely covering the plug and coil, I don't see it being good for ignition.

So what you are saying is I need a valve cover gasket kit, and it comes with these Orings?

Thanks
BJ

 

The oil is just getting stuck at the bottom of the spark plug hole. It is not affecting ignition at all.

No, you actually need to replace the valve cover to fix this. Unless I am mistaken, those round seals are part of the valve cover itself, and not removable or replaceable.

 

i had the same problem. i had to buy new valve covers. i bought both sides even though it was only on the pasenger side valve cover. i just thought it was smarter to do both sides at one time.

 

You can simply remove all the oil and clean it up.. Clean inside the cover with a q tip.. You may not need to replace the entire cover.. I replaced the entire cover and i probably didnt need to.. The oil was just sitting at the top portion of the valve cover and I could have just cleaned it out.. Also pull the coil and clean inside that too..

 

I did clean out everything very well. I just want to make sure that it will not effect the coil. If everything will continue to function I will just leave it till something more major happens.

Thanks for the help.

 

I have the same problem with my friends 04Z. Today I was changing his plugs when one of the cylinders was fool of oil. What are the valve covers selling for these days?

 

you can get brand new ones for a bit over 150 brand new per side. it's a safer bet than getting used ones since they can start at early mileage.