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Natty · 03-25-2005, 05:48 PM

I just pulled my old 30k mile plusg for replacement and the 1, 3, and 4 cylinder plugs have a large amount oil on the wire boot, plugs threads, spark plug well, and the electrode.

I know my valve cover gasket is leaky, but I haven't done much about it. It does not burn oil and after 3k miles of driving, it still has plenty of oil so it's not a major leak.

What does this mean? I'm not sure if the electrodes have always been covered in oil or if it's just outside and it leaked down to the electrode during removal.

03-25-2005, 05:48 PM	#1
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oil on my spark plugs I just pulled my old 30k mile plusg for replacement and the 1, 3, and 4 cylinder plugs have a large amount oil on the wire boot, plugs threads, spark plug well, and the electrode. I know my valve cover gasket is leaky, but I haven't done much about it. It does not burn oil and after 3k miles of driving, it still has plenty of oil so it's not a major leak. What does this mean? I'm not sure if the electrodes have always been covered in oil or if it's just outside and it leaked down to the electrode during removal. __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

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