oh ! so I will have to install a plenum spacer...

 

had the same problem today.. here's some video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1G1LpksqPM

 

don't reuse the valve cover gaskets. they are 11 dollars each side at the nissan dealer.

 

that video seemed scripted.

 

What became of this?? I had the same issue..

 

Good question!!! I'm had the same issue too when I changed my plugs at 27K miles and I had oil on one plug.... I am REALLY REALLY curious to see if anyone made a DIY on changing the valve cover gaskets.... It would help me out TREMENDOUSLY

 

I rechecked my plugs today.. I only had oil on cylinder 6 plug.. I used to have oil on 5 and 6.. I re torqued to 20.. Ill check 6 again next week..

 

Did you replace your valve cover gasket? Or did you just recheck it from before....

 

I just rechecked from before.. I wont attempt that valve cover gasket thing till i see some diy on it or instructions.. That will be my next project..

Today was check the plugs and re torque them to 20ft pds.. last time i just guessed by hand.. lol I also changed out my sc pulley bearings ( been putting it off for months.. lol )

 

Hehe. I hear ya... I even heard that people that HAVE replaced their valve cover gaskets STILL get oily spark plugs So I'm reluctant to do ALL that work for nothing....

 

I dont even thing its necessary.. I have only one plug from the last time still oily.. I re wiped it down.. So ill keep doing that till i have no oil on it.. Cheaper and easier!!

Cant see myself taking off the entire plenum/valve cover just for that bs.. The spark plugs can easily be changed without taking off the plenum.. I hope u know that and arent taking ur plenum off??

 

what do you need a DYI for. taking the covers off and on is a peice of cake. Replacing the gasket is even easier. dont be scared. you gotta try things.

 

I have a friend who has the same problem but he's going to sell the car instead of fix it. However, if someone generous sends the parts, I'll be happy to make a DIY video to add to the others

 

I know what you mean, however, a lot of people aren't as mechanically inclined as the rest of us or just lack the experience. I've seen people make some pretty dumb mistakes and having a DIY for something, no matter how obvious it might seem, will probably help clear things up for someone who has no clue and wants to learn and not screw up something expensive (like an engine).

 

That requires taking off the entire plenum correct?

 

Yeah, that's correct. Come to think of it, I did a motordyne plenum install video a few weeks back. You guys can watch it here:

http://www.infinitihelp.com/diy/gsed...er_install.htm

Getting to the valve cover gaskets after this shouldn't be too involved..

 

What did u do afterwards? I had the same plug/coil pack covered with oil..

 

Thats what i thought.. I dont wanna get into that until i have an entire weekend off.. Just in case something happens or i break a bolt.. I know i could change out the gasket.. Sometimes I hate doing **** and having the problem re occur.. Like my plenum gasket.. I have re done that **** like 5 times.. Still fukin leaks..

 

We didn't even bother removing the plug since the top of it was swimming in a pool of oil. We ended-up soaking up all of the oil and cleaning the inside of the coil pack. I also put in some dielectric grease to help displace any new/existing oil and ensure the plug contact to the coil pack is good. It's been a few months and everything has been fine.

If someone in the bay area has this problem, I'd love to help out & video the whole process.

 

torque of the plugs makes no difference

if it is leaking it wont just stop on its own, and if it is the valve cover seal those seals are not sold separately, you have to get new valve covers, only the flange seal around the edge of the cover can be replaced.