Oil On Plugs !!!!!
12-31-2007, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JCstart
ok !
I will use a light film of rtv ultra gray around the plug tube seals...
But, do I have to change the one which comes in the gasket kit is what goes around the edge of the cover... or I can simply reuse it ?
thanks !
I will use a light film of rtv ultra gray around the plug tube seals...
But, do I have to change the one which comes in the gasket kit is what goes around the edge of the cover... or I can simply reuse it ?
thanks !
04-20-2008, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Jay'Z
What became of this?? I had the same issue..
04-20-2008, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisCJ99
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..
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04-20-2008, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Jay'Z
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..
04-20-2008, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisCJ99
Did you replace your valve cover gasket? Or did you just recheck it from before....
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 )
04-20-2008, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Jay'Z
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 )
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 )
So I'm reluctant to do ALL that work for nothing....
04-20-2008, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisCJ99
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....
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??
04-20-2008, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisCJ99
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....
So I'm reluctant to do ALL that work for nothing....
04-20-2008, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 350 Rookie
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.
04-20-2008, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Jay'Z
That requires taking off the entire plenum correct?
http://www.infinitihelp.com/diy/gsed...er_install.htm
Getting to the valve cover gaskets after this shouldn't be too involved..
04-20-2008, 11:29 AM
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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..
http://www.infinitihelp.com/diy/gsed...er_install.htm
Getting to the valve cover gaskets after this shouldn't be too involved..
04-20-2008, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Jay'Z
What did u do afterwards? I had the same plug/coil pack covered with oil..
If someone in the bay area has this problem, I'd love to help out & video the whole process.
04-20-2008, 11:44 AM
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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.
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.