Oil on spark plug...... Help!
03-27-2008, 03:51 AM
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Oil on spark plug...... Help!
So I just recently went FI an put on a TN kit about 2 weeks ago. After a week I got a SES light. Car runs good and strong. I ran the codes and it ranged anywhere from a 1274, 1284 and a random misfire. I was told to change my spark plugs to one step colder. So when I went to change out the last plug (driver side closest to the steering wheel) I noticed the BOTTOM part of the spark plug was wet with oil.... I was told that "plastic tube" and gasket just need to be replaced....
My question is, has anyone ever found oil on their spark plugs and, if so, what was the problem and how did you fix it?
My question is, has anyone ever found oil on their spark plugs and, if so, what was the problem and how did you fix it?
03-27-2008, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Sean
time for a compression check.
And if it IS a blown ring, how expensive is something like that??
03-27-2008, 04:14 AM
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So how do you do a compresssion check?
And if it IS a blown ring, how expensive is something like that??
And if it IS a blown ring, how expensive is something like that??
If it is a ring gasket it will be cheap. You can do it yourself.
If it's a piston ring.....expensive.
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Originally Posted by syndacit
I just did a spark plug change, and I found oil in the exact same place. closest to steering wheel.
04-02-2008, 05:35 AM
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So can anyone provide a link on some DIY's or instructions (with pics) on how to do this?? Ive heard its pretty easy, I just wanna do it right...
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Originally Posted by ChrisCJ99
So can anyone provide a link on some DIY's or instructions (with pics) on how to do this?? Ive heard its pretty easy, I just wanna do it right...
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well, I want to go FI with vortech. So I will be needing to replace it because of safety reasons to the engine.
When I get time, I could try and make a DIY, no promises though.
When I get time, I could try and make a DIY, no promises though.
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i just got back from my friend's shop, just replaced regular NGK spark plugs.
i found oil on same spot. well we used vacume it and clean inside of hole.
i'm guessing that i have to replace O ring in soon or later.
* i have 45K milies on.
i found oil on same spot. well we used vacume it and clean inside of hole.
i'm guessing that i have to replace O ring in soon or later.
* i have 45K milies on.
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Originally Posted by Jay'Z
This seems so common........... 
Figured I'd see if I can fix it rather than paying hundreds on new valve covers for it to do the same thing.
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Originally Posted by ChrisCJ99
how do you plan on fixing it?
I haven't checked to see if there is more oil there though
