Oil On Plugs !!!!!
04-20-2008, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by westpak
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.
04-20-2008, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ByThaBay
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.
If someone in the bay area has this problem, I'd love to help out & video the whole process.
04-20-2008, 11:55 AM
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It wasn't my car
I was busy, but the other two guys took it apart again and found the missing plastic spacer in the lower collector. All good now.
Also, just goes to show you that with even THREE people trying to be careful and follow directions, mistakes can still happen. Makes me wonder how many others that have installed the plenum spacer have had the same thing happen to them.. there was no indication of any problems so who knows....
I just finished a power steering flush vid and installed an inline Magnefine power steering / ATF filter. I'll be uploading it soon
I was busy, but the other two guys took it apart again and found the missing plastic spacer in the lower collector. All good now.
Also, just goes to show you that with even THREE people trying to be careful and follow directions, mistakes can still happen. Makes me wonder how many others that have installed the plenum spacer have had the same thing happen to them.. there was no indication of any problems so who knows....
I just finished a power steering flush vid and installed an inline Magnefine power steering / ATF filter. I'll be uploading it soon
04-20-2008, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by moog
Leaky valve covers...one of mine was like that too when I changed the plugs. Seems to be somewhat common.
04-20-2008, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by failsafe306
Watch those torque specs when re-installing the valve covers.
the f'n screws snap easy
i almost sh@t myself when i snapped one. was able to get it out, they are $4 a piece from nissan, or you can go to home depot and get one for $0.79
04-21-2008, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by chaparro78
the f'n screws snap easy
i almost sh@t myself when i snapped one. was able to get it out, they are $4 a piece from nissan, or you can go to home depot and get one for $0.79
i almost sh@t myself when i snapped one. was able to get it out, they are $4 a piece from nissan, or you can go to home depot and get one for $0.79
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04-21-2008, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Jay'Z
Could you please tell me the screw spec so i can replace it without opening just to take a screw out/ not have to order from nissan.. I have snapped one of those too ..
..It's a metric M6 screw. Get one that's 25mm
04-21-2008, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by chaparro78
the f'n screws snap easy
04-21-2008, 12:50 PM
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so what? my head is gettin confused with what i have to order. Well i just bought valve cover/gasket (built-in) from this member, i thought that will be it! but i have to order another gasket?
anyone can clear this up what have to be replaced?
Thanks
-Lee
anyone can clear this up what have to be replaced?
Thanks
-Lee
04-21-2008, 04:08 PM
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Yup I now realize im in the same boat. Is this not covered under warranty? My warranty book seems to read like almost all the gaskets are covered.
04-21-2008, 05:08 PM
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ok so from what i gather is the vavle cover gaskets where the valvecover mates up with the top of your head you can buy, now the gaskets that go around the shaft that comes out of your head for the spark plug is what is leaking and you cannot buy that gasket you have to buy the hole valve cover from nissan? so either way if you have oily spark plugs you have to replace the whole valve cover and valve cover gasket?
04-21-2008, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SC 350Z
ok so from what i gather is the vavle cover gaskets where the valvecover mates up with the top of your head you can buy, now the gaskets that go around the shaft that comes out of your head for the spark plug is what is leaking and you cannot buy that gasket you have to buy the hole valve cover from nissan? so either way if you have oily spark plugs you have to replace the whole valve cover and valve cover gasket?
04-21-2008, 07:15 PM
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i had replaced them like three weeks ago thought it was the problem and i didnt know the vavle covers had t he rubber o rings around the spark plug shaft if i woulda known that i would of done it then
04-23-2008, 02:43 PM
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priced the vavle covers at my nissan stealership todya and they are 208 a peice so 416 with out tax theres gotta be a better place to get these thats freakin rediulous for valvecovers
04-24-2008, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SC 350Z
priced the vavle covers at my nissan stealership todya and they are 208 a peice so 416 with out tax theres gotta be a better place to get these thats freakin rediulous for valvecovers
www.1stAAANissanParts.com has cheapest price for valvecovers.
04-25-2008, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ByThaBay
It wasn't my car
I was busy, but the other two guys took it apart again and found the missing plastic spacer in the lower collector. All good now.
Also, just goes to show you that with even THREE people trying to be careful and follow directions, mistakes can still happen. Makes me wonder how many others that have installed the plenum spacer have had the same thing happen to them.. there was no indication of any problems so who knows....
I just finished a power steering flush vid and installed an inline Magnefine power steering / ATF filter. I'll be uploading it soon
I was busy, but the other two guys took it apart again and found the missing plastic spacer in the lower collector. All good now.
Also, just goes to show you that with even THREE people trying to be careful and follow directions, mistakes can still happen. Makes me wonder how many others that have installed the plenum spacer have had the same thing happen to them.. there was no indication of any problems so who knows....
I just finished a power steering flush vid and installed an inline Magnefine power steering / ATF filter. I'll be uploading it soon
Please let me know when you do the flush video...i need to do this as well
04-25-2008, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by blasian
I sealed mine with RTV 
04-25-2008, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by UMW350Z
Please let me know when you do the flush video...i need to do this as well
http://www.infinitihelp.com/diy/gsed...stallation.htm