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Car Forum / Honda Cars / February 2008oily plugs
Hey gang, 97 accord lx 4-cyl. Replacing the plugs at about 50k, noticed the plugs are oily. Izzat likely to be valve seals or something unique to Hondas?? nick > Hey gang, > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > nick Oily up top where the wire attaches to it? If so... http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/oilyplugs/index.html  SignatureTegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ > Oily up top where the wire attaches to it? > > If so... > http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/oilyplugs/index.html Oooh ooh! That might just be it. And it's only happening to 1 or 2 plugs (have not checked them all, was just checking plug condition at the time). I will check that again, thanks! nick > If so... > http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/oilyplugs/index.html Looks like that's the prob. Many thanks. How can I determine which engine type is in my 97 LX?? Looks like a D15Z or a D15B from the pix. Is that stamped anywhere on the block?? nick > > If so... >> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/oilyplugs/index.html [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Looks like a D15Z or a D15B from the pix. Is that > stamped anywhere on the block?? You've got an F-series engine, not a D-series. D's go in Civics. The engine number is stamped into a small vertical panel on the block immediately above the front engine mount. Rub the crud off it and look carefully. The stamping is not deep and can be hard to read. SignatureTegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ First you saved me a bundle with replacing the starter solenoid contacts -- 25 bucks vs. about $250 for a new starter. Now -- 12 bucks and a 15 minute job, and I have replaced the O rings in the valve cover to stop oil leaking onto the tops of the spark plugs. Could not have been simpler (he says while knocking on wood). Thanks bunches. May your tribe increase and the sun never set on your people. nick > First you saved me a bundle with replacing the starter > solenoid contacts -- 25 bucks vs. about $250 for a new starter. I don't think that was me... > Now -- 12 bucks and a 15 minute job, and I have replaced the > O rings in the valve cover to stop oil leaking onto the > tops of the spark plugs. Could not have been simpler (he > says while knocking on wood). It's a good feeling, knowing somebody got some effective help. Thanks for the feedback. Change your oil _no less frequently_ than every three months or 5K miles. You'll be surprised how much longer your seals last. > Thanks bunches. May your tribe increase and the sun never set on > your people. Back at ya. :) SignatureTegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ >> First you saved me a bundle with replacing the starter >> solenoid contacts -- 25 bucks vs. about $250 for a new starter. > > I don't think that was me... O right, that was Curly. Senior moment. Well I am deeply indebted to both of you. many thanks again. |
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