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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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help please!

so i went to change my spark plugs cause my car was acting funny and they needed to be changed any ways and i find motor oil at the bottom of the plugs, what does this mean ?
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It means to SEARCH. You really should look before asking questions. Seeing how there is another thread on this same topic on page 1, that means you didnt even look for the answer to your question. http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...plug-hole.html
















Its a spark plug tube seal, it needs to be replaced

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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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thanks. sorry ima noob havent been on in a while.
Old Sep 7, 2011 | 04:42 PM
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Valve cover gaskets with tube seals and grommets.
Get FEL-PRO Part # VS50494R

Here;
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

And before you ask, there are write ups, how toos, and many quick posts asking advise.

Search these forums for tube seals, valve cover(VC) gaskets, and upper intake manifold(UIM) removal.

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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by tigersharkdude
It means to SEARCH. You really should look before asking questions. Seeing how there is another thread on this same topic on page 1, that means you didnt even look for the answer to your question. http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...plug-hole.html
Good link!
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so i went to change my spark plugs cause my car was acting funny and they needed to be changed any ways and i find motor oil at the bottom of the plugs, what does this mean ?
Hot oil will also break down the rubber coil boots and cause misfires. Inspect yours carefully and replace if needed(Also available at rockauto). look for COP coil boots.
Did you replace plugs with NGK??

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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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Resize your sig before changing your spark plugs
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Resize your sig before changing your spark plugs
resize your sig...... sig limit used to be 600L x 200T
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Originally Posted by tigersharkdude
resize your sig...... sig limit used to be 600L x 200T
Mine is fine. It's to seperate pics, Brad




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