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Old 04-10-2010, 01:50 PM   #1
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Oily spark plug threads??

Is this normal? Where could the oil come from? Its on the threads and up to where you can see it.


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Old 04-10-2010, 02:20 PM   #2
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Re: Oily spark plug threads??

Leaky valve cover?
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Old 04-10-2010, 04:20 PM   #3
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Re: Oily spark plug threads??

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Leaky valve cover?
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Old 04-10-2010, 06:53 PM   #4
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Re: Oily spark plug threads??

yeah I'm going to have to agree. Thanks guys. I was worried that maybe it was going to be rings letting oil by but after looking the valve covers do leak. Also noticed that the first few threads didn't have any oil on them just the threads towards the outside. Had me a lil worried though.
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