Oil around the spark plugs!!!

mrnickleye · 01-27-2006, 08:58 PM

If there is a bunch of oil down those sparkplug boot holes, it can ground out the spark, thus not let the plug fire.

I took some old pillow cases (because they are thin material) an a screwdriver and 'mopped' up the oil. That way it all did not go into the cylinder when i removed the plugs.

A new set of wires is about $100 at carquest. You may just need to remove them and clean them with brake cleaner spray.

VC gaskets is why oil gets in the holes. The center gasket is a dealer item for approx $40. it is not mandatory that you replace it, as it is there to keep debri out.

01-27-2006, 08:58 PM	#4
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	If there is a bunch of oil down those sparkplug boot holes, it can ground out the spark, thus not let the plug fire. I took some old pillow cases (because they are thin material) an a screwdriver and 'mopped' up the oil. That way it all did not go into the cylinder when i removed the plugs. A new set of wires is about $100 at carquest. You may just need to remove them and clean them with brake cleaner spray. VC gaskets is why oil gets in the holes. The center gasket is a dealer item for approx $40. it is not mandatory that you replace it, as it is there to keep debri out. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.