2003 Ford Ranger Oil on gap end of spark plug

2003 FORD RANGER
93,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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OWENS2468
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I had started noticing a hesitation in performance. So, I changed spark plugs. Spark plug number 3 had oil on the gap end of the spark plug and I am sure this is what was causing the hesitation problem. I would like to know how oil could get onto the gap end of the spark plug and only one plug. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Richard
Aug 22, 2010 at 4:15 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Thru the rings/worned cylinder/valve guides/seals

Do this drive the car around the block then park it and check it again if oil is not there-valves not there rings
Aug 22, 2010 at 4:22 PM
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