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OperationSr20 · 03-31-2009, 11:58 AM

Two days ago I was doing a little cleaning and basic maintenance checks, fluids, connections, Etc. and found a little problem...

I have some Denso Plug Wires and NGK Plugs that I bought a while back, for my old 240, that have been lying around because my new one had New(er) OEM Plugs/wires that didn't need to be changed, and decided while I'm under the hood, to just go ahead and change them. Before I started anything I pulled out all the old wires from the engine... 1,2,3, and when I pulled Cyinder 4's I heard a funky ass "galoop" (lol) sound and was like "wtf" and fingered the hole and it was coated in oil, as well as the plug wire. There were a few gunked on spots on the wire too, and man it smelled like shit.

What do I need to look at repairing? Is this a Valve Seal problem? Let me know, and thanks in advance.

JRas · 03-31-2009, 01:49 PM

sounds like the spark plug gasket

Flicktitty · 03-31-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JRas

sounds like the spark plug gasket

x2....that's most likely what it is. last time i did the valve cover gasket it was about $25? or so and the spark plug one is included it's about a 30min job.

OperationSr20 · 03-31-2009, 02:17 PM

Whew, you guys relieved me greatly. I told my dad it could be the spark plug gasket , and yes it is ~$25.00, came with my Felpro that I bought when I was going to swap in a powder coated valve cover; but my dad went to the worst case scenario and started talking valve seals, and I'm like =X Not the best thing to hear when you're about to start piecing a Ka-T build together for the second time. And its ironic considering he always tells me about the "KISS" rule... Keep It Simple Stupid.

Thanks again for the help and 2 reassuring answers is conclusive enough for me.

projectRDM · 03-31-2009, 02:36 PM

Here's one more to convince you, that's definitely the problem. I've done a ton of those for years on all models of the KA engine, Altimas are more prone to it than the 240SX.

toointoxicated62 · 03-31-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by projectRDM

Here's one more to convince you, that's definitely the problem. I've done a ton of those for years on all models of the KA engine, Altimas are more prone to it than the 240SX.

If russ says it, it must be true.

OperationSr20 · 03-31-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by toointoxicated62

If russ says it, it must be true.

Truth be told!

Ill be ordering tomorrow!

Thanks again guys!

03-31-2009, 11:58 AM	#1
OperationSr20 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Plaines, Illinois Age: 36 Posts: 2,299 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Oil in Spark Plug Wire "Chamber" (Ka24De) Two days ago I was doing a little cleaning and basic maintenance checks, fluids, connections, Etc. and found a little problem... I have some Denso Plug Wires and NGK Plugs that I bought a while back, for my old 240, that have been lying around because my new one had New(er) OEM Plugs/wires that didn't need to be changed, and decided while I'm under the hood, to just go ahead and change them. Before I started anything I pulled out all the old wires from the engine... 1,2,3, and when I pulled Cyinder 4's I heard a funky ass "galoop" (lol) sound and was like "wtf" and fingered the hole and it was coated in oil, as well as the plug wire. There were a few gunked on spots on the wire too, and man it smelled like shit. What do I need to look at repairing? Is this a Valve Seal problem? Let me know, and thanks in advance. __________________ SHIFT_Patience 1989 Ka24De Hatchback: 12/20/2005 - 11/03/2006 1991 Ka24De Hatchback: 12/20/2006 - Current Day

03-31-2009, 01:49 PM	#2
JRas Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Age: 36 Posts: 1,503 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	sounds like the spark plug gasket __________________

03-31-2009, 02:17 PM	#4
OperationSr20 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Plaines, Illinois Age: 36 Posts: 2,299 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Whew, you guys relieved me greatly. I told my dad it could be the spark plug gasket , and yes it is ~$25.00, came with my Felpro that I bought when I was going to swap in a powder coated valve cover; but my dad went to the worst case scenario and started talking valve seals, and I'm like =X Not the best thing to hear when you're about to start piecing a Ka-T build together for the second time. And its ironic considering he always tells me about the "KISS" rule... Keep It Simple Stupid. Thanks again for the help and 2 reassuring answers is conclusive enough for me. __________________ SHIFT_Patience 1989 Ka24De Hatchback: 12/20/2005 - 11/03/2006 1991 Ka24De Hatchback: 12/20/2006 - Current Day

03-31-2009, 02:36 PM	#5
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Here's one more to convince you, that's definitely the problem. I've done a ton of those for years on all models of the KA engine, Altimas are more prone to it than the 240SX. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com