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Quite possibly a leaking rocker cover gasket. Could try just tightening top bolts slightly as a temporary fix. Or change gasket. When you put the top back on, make sure bolts are tightened evenly to correct torque, or gasket will leak again.
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Will bad spark plugs cause an engine to burn oil?
No, but burning oil will give you bad spark plugs.
Oil on spark plug?
You need to have your vavlve cover gasket checked! That may be the cause of oil being on your spark plugs! You need to have your vavlve cover gasket checked! That may be the cause of oil being on your spark plugs! You need to have your vavlve cover gasket checked! That may be the cause of oil being on your spark plugs!
What causes oil to leak out from the spark plug?
Leaking valve guides in the head will cause oil to get around the spark plugs.
What would cause motor oil to get into spark plugs of a 93 Honda Accord?
Oil on the outside of the spark plugs is caused by a leaking valve cover gasket. Replace the valve cover gasket. Oil on the electrode of the spark plugs indicates the engine is worn and is burning oil. The only fix for this is an engine rebuild.
Can too much oil cause stalling?
yes! Too much oil can cause the spark plugs to foul(ie;oil fouled)a black oily electroid prouducing a weak spark. Which in turn could cause stalling.
What can cause oily spark plugs?
As the engine runs and its cylender size gets wider the oil from ur engine gets in contact with ur spark plugs As the engine runs and its cylender size gets wider the oil from ur engine gets in contact with ur spark plugs
Why do you have oil on your spark plugs?
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What can cause a spark plug blowout on a 1999 rodeo and how do you repair it?
Typically spark plugs just wear out over time. However, over heating the engine or having oil on the spark plugs can cause early blowout. New spark plugs can be bought at any automotive parts store and installed by your mechanic.
What can cause oil on the spark plugs thread in a vortec 350?
The VALVE covers must be leaking oil, If it is only on the threads.
What is a likely cause for oil on spark plugs?
Its ussualy a problem with connor lenord of ballston spa ny
Can a leaking valve cover gasket cause a misfire?
Yes, if it leaks oil through and on to the spark plugs, it will foul them and cause a missfire.
What is the cause for dirty oil on spark plugs?
On the outside or inside? Oil on the electrodes indicates a worn engine. Oil on the outside indicates a leak nearby.
