1997 Honda Odyssey Oil in the spark plug reservoirs

10,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WAYNE VERNON
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When we opened up the spark plug boots , the plugs were filled with oil. Have we blown a seal somewhere?
Oct 25, 2008 at 4:59 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Wayne,

The valve cover plug seal is bad and you need to replace the valve cover gasket and bushes as well.
Nov 29, 2008 at 12:16 AM
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