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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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leaking plugs

Hey guys looking for a some suggestions ,i have a 92 cam with a 73 350 4bbl with accel plugs ,my #1 and #3 spark plug holes are leaking some oil out of them ,i was told it might be the accel plugs because they don't seat right in the head? or bad valve guides or seals?needing some some suggestions on what you all may think...thanks in advance....
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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Car: '88 IROC-Z medium orange metallic
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: leaking plugs

First, make sure you've got tapered seat plugs. If they're washer seat, they will leak. Second, figure out why you have oil in the chambers. Do a leakdown to see where it's coming from.
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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Re: leaking plugs

spark plugs dont hold oil in, well, they arent supposed to. You need to look at the cause of the oil. Is it coming from the outside or inside? Is it a valve cover leaking? Does the vehicle let out a puff of smoke when you start it?? It could be valve seals, valve guides, or rings. Could even be a leaking intake gasket. Vacuum and compression testing would probably be in order, if an obvious source cant be found.
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