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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread oil spark plugs #722841 05/11/06 11:04 PM Anonymous Unregistered in my 96 rodeo 3.2 i just did a spark plug change and i notice that number 1&3 spark plug was coverd in oil including the cap that covers the spark plug i have never seen this before should i replace the piston rings or is it something else? just thought i would ask <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> Re: oil spark plugs #722842 05/12/06 01:21 AM Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,285 Boston (roslindale) CPOM Body Damage is Cool search around the board for this problem I believe there is a problem with the head/valve cover and some type of gasket that allows oil to enter the spark plug boots. May not be a serious engine problem. CHRIS 98 Amigo, 92 Pup need a pickup 1st gen fuel level sender Re: oil spark plugs #722843 05/12/06 03:53 AM Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 39 V vanduker Getting the Wheeling Fever Most likely the seals between the valve covers and the spark plug "tubes". If it bothers you enough or is bad enough and you can change a valve cover gasket you can fix this. Unless it is bad I would let it go. Re: oil spark plugs [Re: vanduker] #722844 05/16/06 10:46 PM Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 19 TEXAS I igneous Need a Spot One thing the plugs do is dissipate heat off the combustion. Having oil in the tubes will impede this to a degree and eventually get into the wire>>rough running. I'd do a vcg change. Moderated by  4x4Wire, houlster, jezeric, Jim_Paget, strawmyers  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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