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?

 

time for a compression check.

 

So how do you do a compresssion check?

And if it IS a blown ring, how expensive is something like that??

 

you will need a gauge, or take it to someone to do it.


If it is a ring gasket it will be cheap. You can do it yourself.

If it's a piston ring.....expensive.

 

Stop scaring the ignorant n00bies!

Old n00bie from Puerto Rico.

 

Haha! I found that it was a small leak in the valve gasket cover... So nothing TOO threatening

 

I just did a spark plug change, and I found oil in the exact same place. closest to steering wheel.

 

So did you try changing your valve cover gasket? I'd really like to see a DIY on changing a valve cover gasket (with pics)

 

I had the same issue.. I hope it goes away.. lol

 

its the valve cover. you need to replace the valve covers i have the same problem.

 

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...

 

Check out the service manual and it will show you the way. I just took mine off a few weekends ago.

 

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.

 

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.

 

This seems so common...........

 

Agreed...



Figured I'd see if I can fix it rather than paying hundreds on new valve covers for it to do the same thing.

 

how do you plan on fixing it?

 

I'm a cheap bastid. I RTV'd the seals instead of replacing the entire valve cover. I figured why pay $400-500 on valve covers if it will probably start leaking again

I haven't checked to see if there is more oil there though

 

^ true.

 

but don't you only have to replace the valve cover gasket?