Oil Around Spark Plugs
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bobbo52
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Oil Around Spark Plugs
Anyone got a guess as to why there is pools of oil around my spark plugs. I'm thinking that it might be the valve cover gaskets? Just took possion of a 1971 and started a list of things that I want to have done and found this problem.
Bobby
1970 124 Spider
1976 Lancia Bata
1970 124 Spider
1976 Lancia Bata
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maytag
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Re: Oil Around Spark Plugs
Leaking cam-cover gaskets is common.... as is spilling oil when adding it.
both would result in oil puddling in the spark plug wells.
I'd clean it out and see if they fill back up!
both would result in oil puddling in the spark plug wells.
I'd clean it out and see if they fill back up!
I'm no Boy-Racer..... but if I can't take every on-ramp at TWICE the posted limit.... I'm a total failure!
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narfire
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Re: Oil Around Spark Plugs
Oil filler cap's gasket can let oil by. check the gasket and replace if it looks squished/worn...
Same with the cam tower cover gaskets, they can dry out. Easy fix.
Same with the cam tower cover gaskets, they can dry out. Easy fix.
80 FI spider
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72 work in progress
2017 Golf R ( APR Stg. 1)
2018 F350 crew long box
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bobplyler
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Re: Oil Around Spark Plugs
Leaving the oil filler cap off and driving around will also cause this. 
1979 Fiat Spider (since new)
2005 Lincoln LS (the wife's car)
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier (daily driver)
1999 Honda Shadow VLX 600
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2005 Lincoln LS (the wife's car)
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier (daily driver)
1999 Honda Shadow VLX 600
1972 Grumman Traveller 5895L (long gone).
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bobbo52
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Re: Oil Around Spark Plugs
Thanks for the advice. I will check it all. Got to get new battery before I can get the car started again.
Bobby
1970 124 Spider
1976 Lancia Bata
1970 124 Spider
1976 Lancia Bata
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MTMike
Re: Oil Around Spark Plugs
A little late to the party here (as usual), but I noticed a similar issue yesterday: looks to be the oil filler cap.
Cap's seal is fully compressed and hard, anyone know a replacement that works?
Cap's seal is fully compressed and hard, anyone know a replacement that works?