1998 Kia Sportage Oil in spark plug chamber

1998 KIA SPORTAGE
102,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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GBRINX
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While changing the spark plugs because of poor performance I could not get the last spark plug out, but when I pulled the socket out Inoticed oil on it, what would cause this?
Nov 29, 2008 at 9:59 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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CHances are the valve cover gasket is leaking and the oil is draining down the engine. Clean everything off and check for leaks after driving it for a couple days.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
Apr 4, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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