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Old 04-14-2012, 02:53 PM   #1
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Default Oil on plug #4?
Why would i have oil on spark plug number 4?

Could the pressure build up due to a bad PCV cause it to spill out on the the plugs?

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Old 04-14-2012, 06:13 PM   #3
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That is another good link Dell. Just like the vinyl carpet replacements.
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Old 04-14-2012, 06:20 PM   #4
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i was looking for that but couldnt find it, but i didnt pull the plug to see how bad it is but the boot had oil all the way down it and on the top of the valve cover looked wet. but i cleaned everything off and ill drive it tomorrow and check it and then start with replacing the PCV
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If the top of the plug has oil on it, that inner ring of your valve cover gasket is leaking
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Old 04-14-2012, 07:30 PM   #6
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If the top of the plug has oil on it, that inner ring of your valve cover gasket is leaking
damn it, i just had the valve cover resealed like 4 months ago.

is the inner ring an easy swap?
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The valve cover needs to come off, there are 4 inner rings and 1 big gasket along the outside. You don't want any sealant on there, just the rubber.. that's probably why it's leaking
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The valve cover needs to come off, there are 4 inner rings and 1 big gasket along the outside. You don't want any sealant on there, just the rubber.. that's probably why it's leaking
no sealant on what?
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Old 04-15-2012, 05:30 AM   #11
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I would assume it's the spark plug tube seal? Or is it the oil seal above my #4 valve?


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spark plug tube gasket, sandwiched between the cylinder head and the valve cover
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Old 04-15-2012, 10:31 AM   #13
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I would assume it's the spark plug tube seal? Or is it the oil seal above my #4 valve?
ummm... start with seeing if the last dipshit that supposedly resealed the valve cover... may have omitted/forgot that SPT O-ring

if that or the PVC isn't of issue...
you got valve issues... and the job just got more complicated
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It was Toyota that did the valve cover a few months back but I guess I'll take it back to them and have them take a free look to see if it was their mess up


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pulled the PCV and it still rattles but i went to put a new one in anyway but the one they gave me was way to big and i couldnt fit the old hose on it so i just returned it.
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Whered you buy it from? Got mine at the dealership for a few bucks and fits perfect.
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Advanced auto parts. But I guess I'm fine with the old one being that it still looked good


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I wouldn't be surprised if they just changed the cover gasket but not the spark plug tube seals. If it's not on your work order/invoice under materials, then they didn't do it.
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The FSM clearly states that the spark plug tube seals are not reusable. If they didn't change them when they had the valve cover off it's on them
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The FSM clearly states that the spark plug tube seals are not reusable. If they didn't change them when they had the valve cover off it's on them
Stupid question... But is it possible that means not reusable if removed?
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The FSM clearly states that the spark plug tube seals are not reusable. If they didn't change them when they had the valve cover off it's on them
Now it's time to convince them that it's on them


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Stupid question... But is it possible that means not reusable if removed?
Well the seals were removed from the valve cover mating surface. If you throw a new outer gasket on and don't change the inner rings, the new gasket will be slightly thicker and more resilient than the old rings, so you would not have as much pressure against them.
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Well the seals were removed from the valve cover mating surface. If you throw a new outer gasket on and don't change the inner rings, the new gasket will be slightly thicker and more resilient than the old rings, so you would not have as much pressure against them.
Makes sense! Thanks for the insight.

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Makes sense! Thanks for the insight.

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called the dealer today and they said the SPT rings are covered under the warranty so looks like ill be there early tuesday morning before work so they can take a look
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