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Where do you put the valve cover on a spark plug?
Exactly, when you install the valve cover on top of the plug tubes, the seals should go completely around the tubes. Don’t let the tube cut up the seals at all, gently install it. So far I haven’t had a misfire (as far as I can tell) with either set. (A symptom I would imagine from having too much oil in your spark plug tube) Click to expand…
What does it mean when you have oil leak in Honda Accord?
Any leak, of course, means your oil level is dropping as you drive the car. If you have a leak, be sure to check your oil more frequently than usual so you do not run low on oil and damage the engine.
Where does the seal go on a spark plug?
I.e. the whole seal should go AROUND the tube; not be pushed against the end of it. Pics, or at least mentioning what kind of car you’re talking about, would probably be helpful. Exactly, when you install the valve cover on top of the plug tubes, the seals should go completely around the tubes.
How to seal a spark plug valve cover?
Also put a drop of oil on each seal before you try to install it. This will make it easier to pass through the gasket or the cover. Well what usually happens is that the oil that gets into the spark plug well softens the rubber boots on the ignition wires, eventually failing and allowing the ignition wires to ground out, causing a misfire.
Is it OK to put oil on spark plug seal?
Having oil in the spark plug wells isn’t the end of the world but is definitely something that should be addressed when possible/convenient. Also put a drop of oil on each seal before you try to install it. This will make it easier to pass through the gasket or the cover.
Why are the seals on my spark plugs leaking?
Also, what usually leaks are the seals between the spark plug tubes and the head. Replacing those requires removing the rocker arm assemblies. Right now, I’m assuming you’re only changing the seals at the top of the tube and not the bottom. Fundamentally though, the important thing is to go slowly, and to make sure you’re not forcing anything.