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oily plugs
Hey gang,
97 accord lx 4-cyl. Replacing the plugs at about 50k, noticed the plugs are oily. Izzat likely to be valve seals or something unique to Hondas?? nick |
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nick > wrote in news:ga0rj.9$qw4.5@trnddc02:
> Hey gang, > > 97 accord lx 4-cyl. Replacing the plugs at about > 50k, noticed the plugs are oily. Izzat likely to be > valve seals or something unique to Hondas?? > > nick > Oily up top where the wire attaches to it? If so... http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/oilyplugs/index.html -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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Tegger wrote:
> Oily up top where the wire attaches to it? > > If so... > http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/oilyplugs/index.html > Oooh ooh! That might just be it. And it's only happening to 1 or 2 plugs (have not checked them all, was just checking plug condition at the time). I will check that again, thanks! nick |
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Tegger wrote:
> If so... > http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/oilyplugs/index.html > Looks like that's the prob. Many thanks. How can I determine which engine type is in my 97 LX?? Looks like a D15Z or a D15B from the pix. Is that stamped anywhere on the block?? nick |
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nick > wrote in news:aLlrj.1012$r03.872@trnddc08:
> Tegger wrote: > > If so... >> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/oilyplugs/index.html >> > Looks like that's the prob. Many thanks. > > How can I determine which engine type is in my 97 LX?? > Looks like a D15Z or a D15B from the pix. Is that > stamped anywhere on the block?? > You've got an F-series engine, not a D-series. D's go in Civics. The engine number is stamped into a small vertical panel on the block immediately above the front engine mount. Rub the crud off it and look carefully. The stamping is not deep and can be hard to read. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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oily plugs -- TEGGER, YOU ROCK!!
First you saved me a bundle with replacing the starter
solenoid contacts -- 25 bucks vs. about $250 for a new starter. Now -- 12 bucks and a 15 minute job, and I have replaced the O rings in the valve cover to stop oil leaking onto the tops of the spark plugs. Could not have been simpler (he says while knocking on wood). Thanks bunches. May your tribe increase and the sun never set on your people. nick |
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oily plugs -- TEGGER, YOU ROCK!!
nick > wrote in news:Ftktj.29$N95.14@trnddc03:
> First you saved me a bundle with replacing the starter > solenoid contacts -- 25 bucks vs. about $250 for a new starter. I don't think that was me... > > Now -- 12 bucks and a 15 minute job, and I have replaced the > O rings in the valve cover to stop oil leaking onto the > tops of the spark plugs. Could not have been simpler (he > says while knocking on wood). It's a good feeling, knowing somebody got some effective help. Thanks for the feedback. Change your oil _no less frequently_ than every three months or 5K miles. You'll be surprised how much longer your seals last. > > Thanks bunches. May your tribe increase and the sun never set on > your people. > Back at ya. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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oily plugs -- TEGGER and Curly , YOU BOTH ROCK!!
Tegger wrote:
> nick > wrote in news:Ftktj.29$N95.14@trnddc03: > >> First you saved me a bundle with replacing the starter >> solenoid contacts -- 25 bucks vs. about $250 for a new starter. > > > > I don't think that was me... > O right, that was Curly. Senior moment. Well I am deeply indebted to both of you. many thanks again. |
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