Oil In Spark Plugs

[Jorgian]

Hey Guys, I know to replace my Spark Plug Tube Seals and VC Gasket, This is about the small puddles of oil in my tubes. Will my motor burn it off or should i try to get as much out as i can? Thanks.

[Kash_619]

I believe it burns it off...I had tha same issue...Drove my car for a week n checked it and it was gone...But you might want to check around...Because I believe it was two weeks to a month later I blow my engine...But that could have been because of my ignorance...And because I had a oil leak and couldn't find it...

[Jorgian]

I believe it burns it off...I had tha same issue...Drove my car for a week n checked it and it was gone...But you might want to check around...Because I believe it was two weeks to a month later I blow my engine...But that could have been because of my ignorance...And because I had a oil leak and couldn't find it...

that scares the shit outta me! ive got new plugs and wires to put in and i plan to clean everything before reinstalling. you dont know why it blew?

[bcjammerx]

I would not let it empty into the engine...that is not a "clean" location. Dirt can easily fall in from on top of the vc when you take the wires off and then into the engine when you remove the plugs.

I have a vacula, I pour in some engine cleaner and suck it out...I do that a few times before taking out the plugs. Won't get everything that might fall in...my engine bay is a dirty dirty bitch though too so I take extra precautions.

But...just clean the top of the vc really good first before removing the wires though and you should be ok...you just want to keep stuff from falling into the tubes when you take off the wires.

[Jorgian]

I would not let it empty into the engine...that is not a "clean" location. Dirt can easily fall in from on top of the vc when you take the wires off and then into the engine when you remove the plugs.

I have a vacula, I pour in some engine cleaner and suck it out...I do that a few times before taking out the plugs. Won't get everything that might fall in...my engine bay is a dirty dirty bitch though too so I take extra precautions.

But...just clean the top of the vc really good first before removing the wires though and you should be ok...you just want to keep stuff from falling into the tubes when you take off the wires.

thanks man, really a thought i had was i have an old shop vac with a tore up filter...piece of crap really haha well you get the idea but i will definitely clean dirt and what not from the valve cover. you think spraying the valve cover (when off the engine) with brake cleaner would be alright? i have new (NGK) plugs and wires and new oil im going to put in after i replace the Tube Seals.

[bcjammerx]

thanks man, really a thought i had was i have an old shop vac with a tore up filter...piece of crap really haha well you get the idea but i will definitely clean dirt and what not from the valve cover. you think spraying the valve cover (when off the engine) with brake cleaner would be alright? i have new (NGK) plugs and wires and new oil im going to put in after i replace the Tube Seals.

That would work, just leave the old plug wires on while you do it. There is a little lip around the tube and the plug wires sorta seal it. Some brake cleaners will strip the black paint off the old vc though so go easy...I found that out the hard way. You could use plain old water or some degreaser, just try to not let it get in the tube.

either way your idea should work

[IridiumCore]

I believe it burns it off...I had tha same issue...Drove my car for a week n checked it and it was gone...But you might want to check around...Because I believe it was two weeks to a month later I blow my engine...But that could have been because of my ignorance...And because I had a oil leak and couldn't find it...

I had the same issue. Replaced the vc gaskets and let it run. The oil burned off and I no longer have the issue. This was the stock f22a1.

[Fleetw00d]

Do you plan to replace just the upper tube seals or the lower ones as well? Leaking lower seals are the main reason for oil in the plug tubes.

[bcjammerx]

You NEED to do both upper and lower. I only replaced the uppers and the leaking was not as bad, but it still does.

[Jorgian]

Do you plan to replace just the upper tube seals or the lower ones as well? Leaking lower seals are the main reason for oil in the plug tubes.

this is what i got and i know the smaller rings are for the lower right? the kit came with thicker ones and i have no idea where those go..

[dreamability]

Did mine like two weeks ago.
The bigger ones go under your valve cover, ( upper seals )
The smaller "O rings" go under the rocker arm assembly,( lower seals ).
This is where the top seals make contact fro the valve cover

This is where the lower seals make contact under the rocker arm assembly.


I just did it this way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYU8qtPzQOY
With more care than he did, lol

[Jorgian]

Did mine like two weeks ago.
The bigger ones go under your valve cover, ( upper seals )
The smaller "O rings" go under the rocker arm assembly,( lower seals ).
This is where the top seals make contact fro the valve cover

This is where the lower seals make contact under the rocker arm assembly.


I just did it this way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYU8qtPzQOY
With more care than he did, lol

Yeah ive seen his Video but im still confused on where exactly the upper ones sit. Will i see them when i take the Valvecover off? i have pictures when i painted my VC i need to go look. Im going to "film" step by step when i do it for other people on here.

[dreamability]

Good idea, and I wish I had taken more pics.
Yes you will see it when you take your valve cover off, just turn it over and
"BAM" there they are.

This is the DIY and has a picture of the upper seals.
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=9300&pp=15

[IridiumCore]

Wow, the smaller o-rings go under the rocker arm huh. Hmf, If my swap don't go on schedule i guess i'll be doing my vc gasket again the right way soon. Well it cleared up the problem with oil though.

[Jorgian]

Good idea, and I wish I had taken more pics.
Yes you will see it when you take your valve cover off, just turn it over and
"BAM" there they are.

This is the DIY and has a picture of the upper seals.
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=9300&pp=15

Awesome man, Thanks!