1997 Saturn Oil Around Spark Plugs

1997 SATURN
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HOLLYANN44
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[color=blue:d0c064d12c][/color:d0c064d12c][what does it mean when there is oil around my spark plugs, could it be the valve seats? because i already change the valve cover gasket??/
Apr 27, 2006 at 5:04 PM
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PEPPERMRJ
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If the oil is on the outside of the plug the valve cover gasket still leaks. Pull the plug wires off and stuff the hole with cotton balls. If they are oily then replace the gasket again.

Good luck and let us know. :D
Apr 28, 2006 at 8:45 AM
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If oil is on the outside of the spark plugs, the valve cover gasket is still leaking. Remove the plug wires, pack the wells with cotton balls, and replace the gasket again if the cotton comes out oily.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Saturn reports oil around the spark plugs and asks whether the valve seats could be the cause after already replacing the valve cover gasket. The expert says oil on the outside of the plugs means the gasket is still leaking and recommends checking the plug wells with cotton balls, then replacing the gasket again if they are oily.

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