I was pulling the spark plugs on y Y2K Outback and noticed that there was a little oil on the ignition wire and the spark plug socket coming out of the tube. It wasn't very much, just enough to put a thin coat of oil on. Is this normal of a boxer engine?
thanks
jb
Normal for most engines. I changed the plugs at 84k and there was a little oil on the plug and wire.
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That's NOT normal IF the spark plug tubes go thru the valve covers. I just posted that problem and got a reply on the USMB forum:
Noticed the same things a few weeks back, asked on a cub's board and was told I needed to change the valve cover plug gaskets (basically, o-rings...).
Not really worrying about it for now...
Nicolas
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