1992 Honda Accord Oil on Spark Plugs

1992 HONDA ACCORD
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DERBYRACE
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I just bought a 92 honda and found out that there is oil (a lot) on mostly the 1st and 4th spark plugs. What does theis mean? I think if I figure this out, the shaking will go away.

Thanks for your time.

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Feb 11, 2006 at 10:10 AM
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HITEK
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This is a minor problem. The spark plug hole seals need to be replaced. Usually, this come in a set together with rocker arms cover gasket. :D
Feb 11, 2006 at 3:33 PM
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MVANNESSJR
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The plugs are oil fouled. As previously stated this could require a new gasket or two. However, depending on the age of the plugs it can be expected for a 14 year old car to leak some oil. Replace all four plugs and see what happens. If they become oil fouled quickly I would recommend a new gasket.
Feb 12, 2006 at 11:43 PM
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DERBYRACE
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Thank you so much, I'll try that right away. So would this be the cause of quit a bit of shaking while stopped in gear?
Feb 13, 2006 at 2:15 AM

Suggested Repair

Replace all four spark plugs. If they become oil-fouled again quickly, replace the valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1992 Honda Accord found a lot of oil on the spark plugs, mainly cylinders 1 and 4, and wondered if it caused shaking while stopped in gear. Replies said the plugs are oil-fouled and that worn spark plug tube seals or the valve cover gasket may be leaking. The recommended next step is to replace all four plugs and, if they foul quickly, replace the gasket and seals.

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