elejes

Anyone ever had the problem of oil getting into the spark plug metal tubes even after replacing the valve cover gaskets, and top spark plug seal? I’m thinking mine are leaking oil from underneath the metal tubes.

does anyone know how to fix it?

Im starting to regret buying this vehicle.

jdanielca

when you say you replaced the seal you mean the huge rubber gasket thing that’s nearly as big as a control arm bushing kind of thing?

ALK

There is a chance of that . The only way to replace is to remove the valve cover. Then replace the seal .



Part # 11193-38020 . GASKET, SPARK PLUG TUBE

jkittlesen

Do not give up yet this is an easy repair.
I would do plugs seals and VC gasket while you are in to it!
Good luck!

jkittlesen

If I can be of any help I am in Austin, do not know if you are close.

elejes

I might take you up on that offer Sr.
im in San Antonio, Tx. Very close.

jdanielca

https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/...del=&Filter=()

i had that exact part replaced when they opened it up to do the 3 recalls. I am only paying for parts. All rubber parts degrade over time

elejes

I think these are the issue.

elejes

Replaced these and the valve cover gaskets, but the problem continues.

jkittlesen

Really that should have done it .......hhmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

elejes

unless I’m installing them wrong, but I doubt that.

jkittlesen

How many tubes have oil in them after repair?
Before vs After

elejes

The one closer to the firewall and the radiator were leaking a bit, but now they are worse.

jdanielca

thats the ones I’m talking about

jkittlesen

I take it just one side is leaking?
The other bank is fine?