oil outside the plugs...
oil outside the plugs...
I changed plugs and there was oil in some of the plugs. when I put the socket in to pull some of the plugs about an inch high on two of them and some of them where dry.Is this normal???
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maxnix
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1995 Infiniti Q45t
2000 Infiniti Q45
Re: oil outside the plugs... (jmorasch)
No, you need to replace your valvle cover gaskets/RTV.
Have you done your under plenum rehabilitation? If not, now is a great time to plan a comprehensive one.
It would be helpful if you completed your profile so we knew more about your car.
Have you done your under plenum rehabilitation? If not, now is a great time to plan a comprehensive one.
It would be helpful if you completed your profile so we knew more about your car.
Re: oil outside the plugs... (maxnix)
Could it have been that someone changed the valve cover gasket once upon a time and did not include the O-dougnuts that seal off the plug chambers. Maybe they just degenerated with age? Are the valve cover nuts reasonably tight?
Re: oil outside the plugs... (jmorasch)
It's actually a common issue with the older Qs. Last time I replaced my plugs, I had the same issue too. The oil actually does no harm and I'm sure you didn't notice any adverse effects till you pulled the plug. I'm not saying don't fix it, I'm just saying it's not a big deal.jmorasch wrote:I changed plugs and there was oil in some of the plugs. when I put the socket in to pull some of the plugs about an inch high on two of them and some of them where dry.Is this normal???
Re: oil outside the plugs... (maxnix)
thanks for the tip on my profile! whats the rehabilitation you speaking of???Ive read of the plenum but not sure exactly what that consists of????what do I need and what should I plan???Ive got two Qs that Im going to need to do this too.maxnix wrote:No, you need to replace your valvle cover gaskets/RTV.
Have you done your under plenum rehabilitation? If not, now is a great time to plan a comprehensive one.
It would be helpful if you completed your profile so we knew more about your car.
Re: oil outside the plugs... (jmorasch)
Here's a writeup on the actual process:
http://www.q45.org/plenum.html
At some time soon, your fuel, vacuum and/or coolant hoses under the plenum will deteriorate to the point that they'll start leaking. The knock sensors are also probably not functional anymore, either. To get to either, the plenum has to come off - something you probably don't want to do more than once. So, it's economical to deal with everything under the plenum at once.
The valve covers can be done separately, but there isn't much additional labor to do them when you do the under-plenum work, too.
http://www.q45.org/plenum.html
At some time soon, your fuel, vacuum and/or coolant hoses under the plenum will deteriorate to the point that they'll start leaking. The knock sensors are also probably not functional anymore, either. To get to either, the plenum has to come off - something you probably don't want to do more than once. So, it's economical to deal with everything under the plenum at once.
The valve covers can be done separately, but there isn't much additional labor to do them when you do the under-plenum work, too.
Re: oil outside the plugs... (96Qowner)
thanks alot!!! I seen wes's post on the under plemdumb hoses ha,ha!looks like lotsa fun...Ive still gotta make the time to get over to the shop and get the tonikos and eibachs on...Im so computor ignorant Im not sure how to get pics for you guys of the cars to post.my job keeps me busy!!!3 kids...anywayze.thanks for all your help everybody here GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!