oil around spark plugs

Anonymous-0 · Jan 15, 2011

My 1992 Honda Accord with 4 cylinder starts a little harder this winter so I changed the spark plugs. That didn't help it to start easier but there was quite a bit of engine oil around each old plug when I took them out. It has 160,000 miles on it and it does leak some engine oil down along the side of the engine. Should I be concerned about the oil around the plugs? Over the years I've replaced the timing belt, water pump, radiator, and alternator, and plan on keeping it for a few more years. I appreciate any help you can give me.

Anonymous-0 · Jan 15, 2011

Valve cover gasket if you didn't spill the oil in yourself.

Dave

Motorcraftman · Jan 15, 2011

If the Plugs, themselves were clean on the Gap.. It has to be coming from the outside somewhere.. otherwise You would be missing Oil from the crankcase.I vote valve cover also! Larry KF4LKU

WvaJim · Jan 15, 2011

The grommets/spark plug tube seals are bad, should get new ones with a new valve cover gasket.

Anonymous-0 · Jan 16, 2011

Is the oil around the plugs causing the car to start a little harder? Anything else I should replace?

oil around spark plugs

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