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oil in the spark plug wells 5 out of 6, VC gasket was done 1year ago!!

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Old 12-28-2010, 05:52 PM
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Default oil in the spark plug wells 5 out of 6, VC gasket was done 1year ago!!

Im in the middle of TB job, and I found oil in the spark plug wells 5 out of 6!!! well was full of oil, covering the boot. Vlave cover gasket leaking also.
How is that possible? I just replaced "Valve cover gaskets with Blau kit 1year ago(8k)"

Suction pump - was replaced 3years ago(~27k)
Breather hose - never been replaced but when I checked it was clean no cracks.

1)Im wondering is it possible that I installed gasket by the spark plug well upside down, or something? 5 out of 6!!! wells was full of oil!

2)Do I need to use any Sealant on Valve cover/spark plug gasket?(last time I didnt)


Car: 99.5 2.8 V6 30V Auto, 95k miles.
 
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Old 12-29-2010, 01:08 AM
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Old 12-29-2010, 01:16 PM
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it is possible that you put the inside spark plug gasket upside down. the kit i got the one side had a straight edge and i believe it faces down.

i have been having a hard time with my gaskets sealing to. i changed the gaskets when i first noticed oil in my spark plug wells. i got it out of the wells and its now leaking out onto the exhaust manifold.

i am changing the breather hose now on my car thinking it maybe clogged which it was i will let you know what happens when done.
 
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Old 12-29-2010, 01:20 PM
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Yeah, clogged hoses can cause higher pressure inside the engine and make oil leak past seals that it shouldn't leak past. One common clog is in the vacuum booster/suction pump thing.
 
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