Ok...got the thing apart, got to the plugs, and, I had been forwarned, there was oil down where the plugs were. I guess this is a common problem on these cars (funny, same engine design as my Corolls GTS, but with two more cylinders...didn't happen on the GTS!)
My first clue was the plug wires. It has OEM wires, which look sort of like an inverted 't', with the cross making a seal. The thing was covered with oil. Also, I inserted a spark plug socket, and then pulled it out without loosening the plug, and there was 1/4 to 1/2' of oil on it, and RUNNING off the socket.
Well, I pulled out the plug; it looked pretty good all in all. No oil fouling, but there was some 'glazing' on it, probably attributable to old wires.
Anyway, how can I (or do I really need to) remove the oil before removing the rest of the plugs. I was going to try the Shop Vac, but I don't know...
Is there any adversity to just letting the oil drop into the cylinders?