oil in spark plug holes

1999 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
222,234 MILES
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NICOLESASSINESCOTTGRECH
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i changed my spark plugs and noticed that they were covered in oil and the spark plug holes had oil in them to does that mean my head is blown or on its way
Aug 15, 2012 at 3:23 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do an engine compression check to determine if its a valve/s or ring/s problem
Aug 15, 2012 at 3:53 AM
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