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Old 06-11-2011, 07:10 AM
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so i changed my plugs the other day and noticed a lot of oil on one spark plug.oil was on threads but i cant see where its coming from.does not appear to be leaking at valve cover gasket.where the heck would it leak from?truck is a '96 1500 ram with a 5.2 litre.

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Old 06-11-2011, 10:29 AM
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Check the valve cover bolts anyway. They tend to work themselves loose.
 
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On the outside of the plug, or on the firing tip?
 
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just had another look and the oil is in the plug tube.no oil on tip just at the washer on spark plug.

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Valve cover gasket or loose valve cover bolts.
 
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