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kronic2802
11-22-2008, 03:54 PM
i have a 2002 mitsubishi galant and i was changing the plugs and i came acorss a plug that had oil on it i was wornding if anyone can tell me what causes that and how to fix it please help

HUNTERPAUL
11-22-2008, 05:47 PM
If I remember correctly the plugs are down in a hole through the valve cover. The oil is from the gromets on the valve cover that needs to be replaced. I would also replace the plug wires or boots, the oil damages them and will cause ignition fire to jump and cause a missfire.

kronic2802
11-24-2008, 10:33 PM
If I remember correctly the plugs are down in a hole through the valve cover. The oil is from the gromets on the valve cover that needs to be replaced. I would also replace the plug wires or boots, the oil damages them and will cause ignition fire to jump and cause a missfire.

thankz ill get right now the repairs hey thanks alot

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