1995-2000 Dodge Avenger The Dodge Avenger had smooth styling in addition to solid craftmanship. To this day you can find Dodge Avenger enthusiasts proud to show of their gems.

oil around spark plugs and wires

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 01-18-2011, 07:23 AM
jahorman's Avatar
jahorman
jahorman is offline
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default oil around spark plugs and wires

Hello, ok i have a question i have a 98 dodge avenger 2.5 v6 and tonight I pulled off a plug wire and there was oil and black sludge all over it,, It looked like there was oil down around the spark plug too.... What does this mean is it bad.. thank you
 
  #2  
Old 01-18-2011, 07:28 PM
bad venge's Avatar
bad venge
bad venge is offline
Section Moderator
Dodge Forum Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 4,204
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

needs new tube seals and valve cover gaskets about $25 in parts
 
  #3  
Old 01-18-2011, 11:06 PM
jahorman's Avatar
jahorman
jahorman is offline
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Ok but to do that i have to take off the intake manifold to get to the back ones right... I am alittle scared of that,, alot more stuff to take off and if i do, do i reuse the gasket or do i have to buy a new one for that tooo...
 
  #4  
Old 01-19-2011, 08:03 PM
bad venge's Avatar
bad venge
bad venge is offline
Section Moderator
Dodge Forum Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 4,204
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I get about 3/4 removals per set of gaskets
 



Quick Reply: oil around spark plugs and wires



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:07 PM.