valve cover

2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
114,500 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHEVY__88
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Been having misfires and been changing the coils. changed out all the sparks last year. when i pull out the coils there is some fluid on it. i talked to a local mechanic and he was saying it could be because of the valve cover gasket leaking and causing them to short out or whatever. i would like another opinion. is he wrong and what would be the cause of it?
Nov 16, 2017 at 4:23 PM
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STEVE W.
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Oil around the coils can short them out and cause misfires, actually pretty common reason on a variety of cars and trucks. Gasket and o-ring replacement should stop any leaks and prevent misfires from oil.
Nov 16, 2017 at 5:03 PM
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CHEVY__88
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Any specific order to tighten the bolts ?
Nov 16, 2017 at 5:08 PM
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STEVE W.
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These are the sequences for the left and right sides. Do not forget the small beads of sealant at the timing cover to head joints.
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Nov 16, 2017 at 5:33 PM