[Shotimes] Sparkplugs covered in oil?

[Zach Leahy]

huh... I really need to hit that button that says "check spelling"  

Z


On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 13:45:44 -0500, Zach Leahy <leahyz@gmail.com> wrote:
> Plug well seals.  two ways to remedy this Basically both the same.
> 
> 1 replace the plug well seals.  Comes in a kit with the valve cover
> gaskets, can be gotten from AZ.  Not to expensive looks like 85.99 on
> their website.  PN VS50378R.  Double check previous posts as I just
> looked this up quick on the AZ site
> 
> 2. reuse the old seals and add rtv.  Not the best fix, but can be
> quite adequate.  I usually take this route and save the cost of the
> seals.  I have resealed mine with rtv not twice (once at a rebuild)
> and have had good luck no looking at 212k on the original seals.
> 
> Both have about the same process.   Remove intake manifold first.
> remove allen head screws from valve covers.  Reseal, reassemble.
> Tighten the allen head screws only until they stop as the are designed
> to bottom out and not cruch the seals.  The rear head can be a pain
> with the heater hoses and electrical bits getting in the way.  A
> friend to help you is best.
> 
> Using RTV on the gaskets simply adds a bit of work.  yoiu would need
> to clean up the mating surfaces, and clea the gaskets.  Try and get
> all the oil off of both.  use a mild solvent like isopropyl alcohol to
> wipe it all down and then get a tube of RTV and go at it.  get all the
> corners especially on the valve cover gasket as this area is prone to
> leak.  Make sure you get the plug well seals too.
> 
> So my advice, spend 5 bucks instead of  85 and maybe have to do it
> again in a couple years.  not too bad really.  Spend the 80.00 on a
> gift for your friend... and for the guys on the list giving you
> advice.  :)
> 
> Z
> 
> 
> On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 10:23:41 -0800 (PST), Scott <webtrendsguy@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Not to worry, this occurring is as likely as the sun setting tonight.  You are right, it is a simple seal, someone will hop on here soon and tell you exactly the fix since it is eluding me right now.
> >
> > Miethos <miethos@cox.net> wrote:I've known that my car was burning oil cause I keep having to add every
> > little while but today I took off my spark plug wires and pulled out one
> > of the plugs itself and it had oil all over it. I looked down inside
> > the hole and I could see oil all over the place. What do I need to
> > replace/fix to remedy this? I'm guessing one of my seals is shot to
> > hell.
> >
> > ~Joe
> > 93 MTX
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