@ThebigHurtt if theres that much, id be willing to bet your valve cover gasket is either broken or not seated properly. it could also be a badly cracked head, but youd have other signs of that
97' DOHC SL1..... #1 spark plug well has oil inside covering the spark plug. I'm in the middle of replacing the valve cover gasket. If that does not work, what are my next options ?
Changed plugs on 2002 DOHC SL2. Oil on threads and electrodes on plugs 1,3 and 4 - wells all dry though. Is this a valve cover issue or something more serious? A friend suggested synthetic oil would stop the leaking. Also had code 041 but between repacing plugs,wires and ETCS - it cleared.130k miles.
I have oil in that first well. Just ordered an aluminum valve cover online that came off of a 1994 to replace my less than sturdy 1996 black valve cover. Currently my SC2 misfires and every so often the SES light comes on. Hope this will clear up that problem.
I changed my spark plugs....but after wards and starting the car up.....it started hesitating.....and acting as if it was loosing power and going to cut off.....what could be the cause of it? And b4 looking at this video i used the wrench to put them back in.
I have oil in the 1st well. I know that means that valve cover gasket needs replaced but I was wondering if it would be ok for awhile or if that's something that needs to be done asap?
Thanks Rich, is this the same technique for a Saturn Ion as well? I'm looking to have the plugs replaced but these guys wanna charge me 100 bucks, I don't want to lose that money!
Thanks for another great video. There are many people like me who want to work on their car but have little experience and don't have a person to watch and get advice. I replaced the spark plugs on my Saturn this morning with no problems. THANKS.
what doesit mean when their is oil in the hole sometimes 1 inch deep ..
ThebigHurtt 2 months ago
@ThebigHurtt if theres that much, id be willing to bet your valve cover gasket is either broken or not seated properly. it could also be a badly cracked head, but youd have other signs of that
pepene93 2 months ago
@pepene93 i did the gasket last year and it slowed down but dident stop i think it warped my sister abused it preety bad
ThebigHurtt 2 months ago
97' DOHC SL1..... #1 spark plug well has oil inside covering the spark plug. I'm in the middle of replacing the valve cover gasket. If that does not work, what are my next options ?
meyoumovie 2 months ago
@meyoumovie If the gasket does not fix it there are two things to look at the head or the valve cover.
richpin06a 2 months ago
@richpin06a Thank you very much for your time. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
meyoumovie 2 months ago
Changed plugs on 2002 DOHC SL2. Oil on threads and electrodes on plugs 1,3 and 4 - wells all dry though. Is this a valve cover issue or something more serious? A friend suggested synthetic oil would stop the leaking. Also had code 041 but between repacing plugs,wires and ETCS - it cleared.130k miles.
Koolbreaze7 3 months ago
@Koolbreaze7 I know the wells look dry but it sounds to me that oil is seeping in the wells.
richpin06a 2 months ago
Whats a spaak plug..lol just kidding, great video!
daylgn 4 months ago
What should i do if the covers of the spark plug will not come off?
hiimian06 5 months ago in playlist Saturn Tutorials
@hiimian06 Remove the wire from the coil first now you can twist the wire at the plug end and it will come off the plug now.
richpin06a 5 months ago
I have oil in that first well. Just ordered an aluminum valve cover online that came off of a 1994 to replace my less than sturdy 1996 black valve cover. Currently my SC2 misfires and every so often the SES light comes on. Hope this will clear up that problem.
lyricia1996 6 months ago
4cyl engine easy to work on
hp11208 1 year ago
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I changed my spark plugs....but after wards and starting the car up.....it started hesitating.....and acting as if it was loosing power and going to cut off.....what could be the cause of it? And b4 looking at this video i used the wrench to put them back in.
aftaylor1 1 year ago
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aftaylor1 1 year ago
What if there is coolant or other in the well?
sehkmh 1 year ago
anti seize? is that so its not impossible to take out the next time u replace it?
davidzzz94 1 year ago 2
@davidzzz94 yes
richpin06a 1 year ago
I have oil in the 1st well. I know that means that valve cover gasket needs replaced but I was wondering if it would be ok for awhile or if that's something that needs to be done asap?
thebG703 1 year ago
@thebG703 When enough oil gets in there you will get a misfire and a check engine light.
richpin06a 1 year ago
That's Heartbreaker in the background!!
Thanks Rich, is this the same technique for a Saturn Ion as well? I'm looking to have the plugs replaced but these guys wanna charge me 100 bucks, I don't want to lose that money!
kvssravi 1 year ago
@kvssravi Very similar
richpin06a 1 year ago
What if its not dry in the spark plug hole...i got a little bit of oil in the first one.
EatMyDust999 3 years ago
It's valve cover gasket time.
richpin06a 3 years ago
rich not rick... lol
youscoup 3 years ago
thanks rick. keep up the good work!
youscoup 3 years ago
Thanks for another great video. There are many people like me who want to work on their car but have little experience and don't have a person to watch and get advice. I replaced the spark plugs on my Saturn this morning with no problems. THANKS.
railwayed 3 years ago