2002 Subaru Forester engine oil leak into spark plug hole

2002 SUBARU FORESTER
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CMPCHANG
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engine oil leak into spark plug hole. And some oil leak in the PVC valve area. Need to add some oil after drive ~2000 mile. What is the root cause? thanks,
Ray
Oct 30, 2009 at 11:51 AM
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CRZYDRVR
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The most likley problem is the valve cover o-ring grommets. Very unlikley that the head has a crack in it.
Dec 8, 2009 at 11:40 PM
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