Re: Reason for oil_Stained Spark-Pug 96 Altima

Aug 09, 2003 0 Replies

Thank you, NissTech.



You are right on the problem. The valve cover gasket and the O-rings around the spark plugs have been replaced this morning.The plug wire boot seemed Ok.



Thank you!



ty



there are 2 gaskets for the valve cover.
> one that runs along the edge and one that seals the spark plug holes.
> the one that seals the spark plug holes is leaking and needs to be replaced
> before damaging the plug wires
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> you should do both as a set.
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> > Hi, there,
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> > This Saturday, I replaced the spark plugs for my 96 Altima.
> > The screw part of one plug is wet with oil, the tip is still dry. > >
> > What's the reason for this? The valve cover gasket leaking?
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> > Thanks in advance?
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> > ty
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