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1996 Dodge Neon Spark Plug and Knocking

Tiny
DIZZY258
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  • 1996 DODGE NEON
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1996 Dodge Neon 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

Hello, I have a 96 dodge Neon, 5speed, sohc, and I found oil in the spark plugs. Also, when I step on the gas, the car knocks, and stutters, and I cannot accelerate like I use to. I was told it was the cat converter, and when I replaced it, it still continued. Then I was told it was because I was driving with only 3 spark plugs instead of 4. But it still continued. Now I'm am hearing it may be my valve cover gasket, or a head gasket, or a bad intake manifold. Can you help me out?
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Friday, February 26th, 2010 AT 3:13 PM

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Tiny
SCOTTY DEE
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The oil on the spark plugs is coming up past the piston rings and into the combustion chamber. If they were oil fouled, you may be getting a spark knock or "ping" as opposed to an engine mechanical knock.

Does the cylinder head gasket leak oil? Most all of them do at some point. I assume you have been getting your information from a repair facility?
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