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Oil around spark plugs???


ubarent
03-13-2004, 05:10 PM
Went To check my plugs on my 1999 2.2L 2wd Man. Transmission Rodeo,
and there was a pool of oil around plugs three and four-closest to firewall. Does this mean a blown headgasket? Is this gonna cost me a fortune? Any thoughts? P.S. It has 95,000 miles on it.
Thanks

rodeo02
03-13-2004, 05:42 PM
This usually indicates the "O" ring seals that seal off the spark plug towers from the cylinder head are bad/leaking. Not a big deal. Replace them along with the valve cover gasket if you ever need to tear into it. A little oil is no problem. As a side note- make sure your PCV and breather lines are free & clear to keep crankcase pressure as low as possible. This could also force some oil into the plug towers.
G/luck
Joel

2eyefishclaw
03-14-2004, 08:55 PM
change your valve cover gasket

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