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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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making oil?

ok guys, a little input please. I just went to change the plugs in my 2000 EX w/ 5.4 gasser. All 4 cylinders [ 5 through 8] on drivers side had at least an inch of oil sitting on top of the spark plug. what gives?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Having trouble understanding what you mean by 1" of oil on top of the plugs. Got pics?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 04:40 AM
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I mean it was as if i poured oil on top of the plug before I removed it.
I put the spark plug socket down the port to the plug and when I removed it, the socket was coverd in fresh engine oil.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 04:49 AM
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leaking valve cover gasket. seen it on 4.6s
 
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