I have oil on all four sparkplugs. Is it the sparkplug tube seals?

[nb0]

I have oil on all four sparkplugs. The threads of the sparkplugs are all dripping wet with oil. The bottom of the spark plug boots are wet with oil. Are the sparkplug tube seals worn out or is it another big problem?

[GearBangnAccord]

I have oil on all four sparkplugs. The threads of the sparkplugs are all dripping wet with oil. The bottom of the spark plug boots are wet with oil. Are the sparkplug tube seals worn out or is it another big problem?

hell ya change the VC gasket it comes in a set 4 tube plugs an the VC gasket

[TypeG]

since it's very common for the tube seals to leak, i'd say yes, that's probably what it is.

here's the diy for it:
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ght=tube+seals
later.

[rcdreamer]

Just did mine recently, shouldn't take you very long. It's pretty straight forward.

Robert

[thatwhiteguy]

yeahi had oil on my plugs too, i changed all the seals and no more oil. but are your plugs smashed? if so its more then just those seals leaking

[nb0]

1. Which bolt on the distributor do you have to remove? Is it a bolt on the distributor or the distributor cap?

2. I don't want to remove the timing belt. Will there be lift on the end facing the distributor cap? Is it best to have it NOT on TDC. Then set it at TDC when adjusting valves.

3. When removing the rocker arm assembly why does the bolts have to be partially unscrewed? Why not just take the screws strait out?

[DaGrk1]

1. Which bolt on the distributor do you have to remove? Is it a bolt on the distributor or the distributor cap?

2. I don't want to remove the timing belt. Will there be lift on the end facing the distributor cap? Is it best to have it NOT on TDC. Then set it at TDC when adjusting valves.

3. When removing the rocker arm assembly why does the bolts have to be partially unscrewed? Why not just take the screws strait out?

1. none
2. wont affect timing
3. dont need to be removed

[herwhitecb7]

dude, just change the tube seals, they aren't that expensive and they are way easy to do. i had to do it for my h a couple months ago..no biggie..

[10thcb7]

generaly the kit for the valve cover is complete with those items. While your at it instead of wasting cash on painting the valve cover like I did, maybe its a good time to adjust your valve lash instead.

[nb0]

Do you need to set it to TDC?

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ght=tube+seals

Step 2: Position number one piston at Top Dead Center (TDC)

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Do you need an assistant to hold down the transaxle end of the camshaft?

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ght=tube+seals

Step 3: Rocker arm removal and seal replacement

1- Have an assistant hold down the transaxle end of the camshaft, then loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts 1/4 turn at at a time.

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Can someone identify the top screw from the distributor housing that has to be removed?

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...e+seals&page=2

Step # 4
Be sure to label the distributor cap terminals as well, in reference to the wires. Remove only the top screw from the distributor housing so you can remove the rocker arm assembly later.

[esskater892]

how common is this? Im wondering cuz ive replaced them a while ago. year? year and half? and i have oil in all four tubes.
i mean i see what type g said but like how common?

[wed3k]

if you did them right then not common. mine has been a year and its been fine.

[mattman]

make sure when you do change the valve cover gasket and the plug seals, you replaces the plug wires. oil is very corrosive to rubber, and if your plug wires get oil on them.. well your asking for trouble later on. .. Its a pain if you have nice plug wires, but worth it

and check your cap and rotor assembly while your at it

[91hondaaccordex]

it may be a headgasket issue..I know mine had the same issue but it was also burning anti-freeze so I had to get new gaskets & send it off to the machine shop to be resurfaced.

[904drACCORDMANG]

1. Which bolt on the distributor do you have to remove? Is it a bolt on the distributor or the distributor cap?

2. I don't want to remove the timing belt. Will there be lift on the end facing the distributor cap? Is it best to have it NOT on TDC. Then set it at TDC when adjusting valves.

3. When removing the rocker arm assembly why does the bolts have to be partially unscrewed? Why not just take the screws strait out?

1. If you replace the lower spark tube seals (which is highly recommended) you will have to remove the top distributor bolt

2. The dizzy will not come off in this procedure so timing belt tension isnt an issue. You cant lash the valves with the belt tdc. You can only lash the valves when the rocker is sitting on the lowest lobe of the cam, you have to rotate it for each cylinder. If your not familar with this procedure you can easily do some serous head damage!

3. I dont know about leaving them in a thread but i always try to leave the bolts in the rocker ass so theres no confusion about what bolt goes where