Mechanics Please help
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Mechanics Please help
Found minimal oil in one of the six spark plugs well. What's cause and is it a costly repair? Also I've had the VVT actuator gear recall done at the dealership. Could this have been caused by a faulty valve cover gasket?
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When you pulled the spark plug, was the oil on the electrode end or on the upper end? The difference being if oil is on the electrode end, oil is getting into the combustion chamber. This could be a NUMBER of things, none of which is good. If only on the upper end of the plug, then it is a spark plug tube seal that needs replacing. Cheap and DIY.
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When you pulled the spark plug, was the oil on the electrode end or on the upper end? The difference being if oil is on the electrode end, oil is getting into the combustion chamber. This could be a NUMBER of things, none of which is good. If only on the upper end of the plug, then it is a spark plug tube seal that needs replacing. Cheap and DIY.
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Well, three new tube seals is only around $10 (P/N : 1119370010) + whether you decide to do a new valve cover gasket; but the costs will be in the labor, unless you DIY. It will require removing/moving quite a few items to get that cover removed. But none of it is really difficult, just time-consuming.
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