1993 Mazda Miata oil around my spark plugs

1993 MAZDA MIATA
85,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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LETUSSARD
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Hello - I just noticed while changing my spark pluge to the oem champion plugs that the cylinder closest to the firewall - the plug had oil around it - on top of the plug - I had a 93 toyota camry with the same issue but cant remember the fix - would changint the valve cover gasket be the fix? HELP ASAP!!!!
Jun 21, 2009 at 9:47 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Yes, that is what is wrong, the gasket has lost its seal around the plug well, allowing oil in.Those 4 cyl Camrys always came loose..... You should take care of this, the coils dontlike firing into oil, it can cause premature failure
Jun 21, 2009 at 9:51 AM
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