Oil around #2 spark plug

[Haskins1111]

I changed the plugs out the other day and noticed a little oil around the number 2 plug. I searched and couldn't find anything. Please dont say HG!!! I just did the upper arch and a complete coolant job and am ready to take a break from the underside of my cruiser. I did notice a little blue smoke when i started it the next morning which i havent noticed before, Thanks for the help.

 

[NaterGator]

On the top side of the plugs? Spark plug tube seals in the valve cover.

If you need to replace them get them from dan as well as a new valve cover gasket. It's a pretty easy job, and gives you a chance to check your valve clearances while you are at it.

 

[Haskins1111]

I looked at the haynes manual and to adjust the valves sounds pretty hard, is it? Yes on the top side of the spark plug. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Grench]

Any chance someone spilled oil on it and didn't clean it up?

 

[Haskins1111]

Yes possibly i didnt think about that, i will clean it out and see if it comes back. Thanks

 

[SBFJ60FIG]

Adjusting valves is a breeze. And they are probably fine anyway, it will just be a matter of checking the clearance-Clarence.

 

[SBFJ60FIG]

I take that back...the shims would be a beeotch to swap out. But they are probably fine. I just got done putting together my '97 FZJ80's engine together....it had 100k on it and the valve clearances were all fine. No adjustments required.

 

[concretejungle]

Adjusting valves is a breeze. And they are probably fine anyway, it will just be a matter of checking the clearance-Clarence.

No they are not. Hate to argue, but it's not a breeze.

My bet on the oil is plug tube seals.

 

[Haskins1111]

Yeah now that i looked at the number 2 plug it is not spilled oil, there would be no way that much was spilled if any. Yeah i thought the shims would be a b*&^%%, i will check the clearence and call it good. Thanks for all the help guys.