kayakinriverotter Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 OK, I've got a 2008 with the 2.5 engine. I'm replacing the first spark plug, the front one on the driver's side. As i pulled the boot off, it was covered with oil. That doesn't sound good to me. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a93x Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Google.com. torque impresses girrls, hp impresses flat-bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 You need to replace the seal between the valve cover and the head around the spark plug hole. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakinriverotter Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Thanks! Got it. Evidently this is also what's causing it to miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Yes oil covered spark plugs don't like to spark correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Here's what you looking at. You have one of those seals leaking. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/DSCN4737.jpg 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewxxcarlson Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 ^^ nailed it. And don't just replace one spark plug... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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