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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: n.wesl on November 28, 2010, 04:44:02 PM

Title: Oil in Spark plug holes? Valve head gasket?
Post by: n.wesl on November 28, 2010, 04:44:02 PM

I did the COP conversion today and discovered my spark plugs are covered in oil. It's not a little either. When I stick a towel down in the hole it comes up dripping. Cleared it out enough to have the spark plugs not be covered but what's causing this? Is it the "valve head gasket"? If it is how do I replace that? Thanks

Title: Oil in Spark plug holes? Valve head gasket?
Post by: DPINEDA on November 28, 2010, 07:06:35 PM

Check your valve cover screws. Might be loose. Don't over tighten or you will strip thread on head!...

Title: Oil in Spark plug holes? Valve head gasket?
Post by: n.wesl on November 28, 2010, 08:50:27 PM

Thanks. Any idea what the foot pounds should be?

Title: Oil in Spark plug holes? Valve head gasket?
Post by: DPINEDA on November 28, 2010, 09:01:47 PM

Bentley service manual has tightening torque of 10 Nm (89 in-lb).

Title: Oil in Spark plug holes? Valve head gasket?
Post by: n.wesl on November 29, 2010, 05:03:43 PM

Alright, I'll check it. Thanks

Title: Oil in Spark plug holes? Valve head gasket?
Post by: n.wesl on November 29, 2010, 06:56:08 PM

So I checked them today. About 6 of them seem to be stripped out. Uh oh. Tightened the others down though and seemed to show an improvement.