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97 accord coolant bumbling & oil in spark plugs


bradgman
04-29-2006, 07:56 PM
my 1997 accord 4cyl coolants is bumbling and its at the proper level. Normal/bad/dangerous. What should I do?
Next question, I changed my spark plugs and there was oil with the spark plugs and is that bad. Help me out I am stupid.
Thanks
Brad

loup05
07-11-2006, 08:28 PM
ok did u check the coolant right after u turned off the car or while the car was on? if it was on its normal. the coolant shouldnt bubble if the car is cold. the oil in the spark plugs is a very simple/ complicated fix.

It could be that the O rings or whatever u want 2 call them r old and cracked. To replace them u can remove the 4 nuts on the valve cover and the seals should be under the cover. I sugest buying new ones, its also complicated because it could be the lower seals thats a diff. story.

While u r replacing the upper seals i recomend replacing the valve cover gasket ( usually they sell a kit with the valve cover gasket and the spark plug seals) Dont forget 2 use a sealant on the valve cover gasket so u dont have any leaks

civics4life
07-27-2006, 02:58 PM
it has to be the head gasket most of the time. Worst thing that i can be would be the head its self and that my friend is really bad. It can have a crack on it.

mgeorgevich
06-02-2007, 12:05 PM
I have a 93 accord 10th anniversary edition. I also found oil on my spark plugs but only on 1, 2 and 4 counting from the left. Does this sound like the same problem? Also, do you know of a link I may obtain a manual to (manualmgeorgevich@to) do this procedure?

Thanks

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