How to Fix Oil on Spark Plugs (Valve Cover Gasket and Tubes)

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Spark plugs have oil. How to fix oil on spark plugs and valve cover gasket replacement in your car DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to repair an engine that's leaking oil on the spark plugs by replacing the spark plug tubes and valve cover gasket. Spark plug tubes and valve cover gasket location, inspection, removal and replacement. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 42 years.
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@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

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@jamescarlton8714 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer how to stop my car from cutting off when i put it in drive

@johnbutler4088 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer io

@therealandrewcano 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer what would be the way to do this with a 4.9L i6 . For my 1995 f150

@user-rt4jt2mf8n 6 жыл бұрын

What sealant did you use?

@JorgeGarcia-qr3hz 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer I have a 2000 Ford F-150 XLT. I checked the spark plugs on the passenger side but I noticed that the plugs are not in the valve cover, they are beside the valve cover. So my question is what’s causing oil to go into the spark plugs? The valve cover looks nice and clean! Could it be the intake manifold gasket that’s going bad?

@MrNopehaha 4 жыл бұрын

Nine years later, thanks Scotty, I just discovered your channel in 2019!

@MrSterio1 5 жыл бұрын

Homie picked the easiest car to do this on 😅🙈

@jenswinder329 4 жыл бұрын

Fortunately it's a 2.0 Toyota the exact model I'm working on.

@DANNYN224 4 жыл бұрын

@@jenswinder329 not 2.0 2.2 in this case but same procedure

@PatrickBateman88 4 жыл бұрын

I gotta do this to my Volvo s60 and I don't have a valve cover I have a can cover

@deandrehogan9391 4 жыл бұрын

I just got rid of my '96 Camry 2.2L. The easiest car to work on ever, frfr 😂😂😂

@Latexghost 4 жыл бұрын

Let me see him do this on a 04 Quest.

@6senseicion303 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty you’re the best. Everyone else is too busy trying to seem smart, that they don’t actually give a god descriptive detail on how to actually fix the problem.

@fonzi1994luis 7 жыл бұрын

funny thats my same engine. i was hoping scotty would have this video. But to have it explained on the same car and engine is great!

@MrSenpaikakashi 6 жыл бұрын

luis lopez yeah ive got a celica too this is litterally perfect.

@jopisano67 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 1995 2.2 4 cylinder Toyota Camry. And it looks like my engine as well. Same numbers, same layout and all.

@DANNYN224 4 жыл бұрын

Me too have to do mines

@ForteX9 4 жыл бұрын

Lucky

@danielc.3725 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah guys, me too!, I had a 1994 - CAMRY, for the Wifey, & 2000 - CAMRY, for the in-law, but he forgot the most important part, Noticed he mentioned the VALVE - COVER- & Valve Cover - TUBES. WELL I did this same exact job, One month later, I find out that I'm still having LEAKS on top of my spark plugs!!, So, I start asking around, other MECH. W/ much experi than me of coarse, & he told me that the spark plug tubes, are CUT in half in 2 - pieces, & are threaded together, & maybe some factory some manufacturers did not put any silicone on the threads and that's where the oil is leaking from.... Cuz it was driving me nuts and crazy like where is the oil coming from??? 🤔 Anywho, just thought I would share this with you guys or someone who needs some help....

@scottykilmer 10 жыл бұрын

different cars actually have different designs, some have the tube seal built into the valve cover gaskets, some can be changed from the top, some from the inside, and some actually require removal of the tube assembly itself.

@highcaliberexclusive9890 3 жыл бұрын

What about a 2000 Toyota Avalon. Please let me know.

@MuthaDucka1 5 ай бұрын

@@highcaliberexclusive9890same as this video

@alltheseflavors 5 жыл бұрын

Just changed plugs myself for the first time & saw oil, got that OH NO feeling! So thankful for Scotty! Watch your videos all the time & fixing up on my new '06 xB . You're the man! Thanks for making working on my car easier & even fun!

@ErikAskviken 11 жыл бұрын

Scotty, you are my absolute favorite car guy! Thank you for your service...both here and in airborne!

@LAQueja 13 жыл бұрын

Wow Scotty, you explain clearly, quickly, and enthusiastically this is a great tutorial video! Right to the heart of the matter, thanks!

@thelastrefuge253 4 жыл бұрын

Man.... old school scotty is the best 💯

@iandecoria1635 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty saves the day again! Had this happening to a jet ski I just bought and was thinking I made a really bad mistake in buying it! I thought I had a major engine problem. Nope just spark plug tubes gaskets! Thanks a bunch Scotty!!

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

yes, if the oil is only on the burning end, the engine is wearing out inside, just keep oil , change the plug as it fouls, and pray

@JillyBean860 6 жыл бұрын

Videos like this are why you got a KZfaq golden button and why I love your videos, you get to the point quickly!!

@Daletheestallion 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty always says positive answers These mechanics out in Fresno California scare me out of my socks with the wacky answers the give out!

@deltahawkins7490 Жыл бұрын

Where has this guy been all my life- You make car repairs extremely easy to understand-

@gratefuldale117 9 ай бұрын

I love these vintage Scotty Vids! After watching him all these years he never fails to be a Man of the People. Go Scotty Go!

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@trevockeys if they're filled with oil, the engine is just wearing out, period. it would need rebuilding, more than that thing's worth really. When they fill with oil, they will not spark and start up. Scotty

@modernNeanderthal800 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is the answer to my 07 Chevy Aveo with a new valve cover seal (with spark plug seals) soaked spark plugs, and misfire

@TheChuyDewy 3 жыл бұрын

@@modernNeanderthal800 u can ask him directly on his questions app check his website

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

I rarely use torque wrenches, only on crucial things like head bolts when putting a head gasket on

@bbwalker66 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 53 yrs old and did this with help from my son. We followed your video which was a little different because I have a 2012 Ford Fusion SE 4 cylinder. It was easier than I expected. I was quoted $400+ just to chane the 4 sparkplugs and coils. They wanted to charge another $200 to change the gasket! Thank you so much for your videos!

@Beans4Prez Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your videos Scotty. My 2016 Optima was guzzling oil. My mechanic stated that oil was getting through the O ring and wetting the spark plugs causing me to sputter and misfire. He recommended a complete engine rebuild. When I took it to the dealership, they replaced the spark plugs, PCV valve, rocker gasket cover, fuel pump gasket and fuel pipe, and completed an oil change and 2 part throttle body service. I'm back and running again this week but I fear all this work still isn't going to fix the excessive oil consumption issue. There also seems to be a lot of back and forth online about whether a bad gasket would allow the spark plugs to get soaked. Keep up the good work, pal. I'm here every time something up with my car.

@robertjuker6910 4 жыл бұрын

yeaaaa. i wish it was that easy on everything

@tinmant4127 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, you don't waste time chatting too much. Your explainations are quick precise and informative. Keep up the great work. subscribed

@j4m352011 Жыл бұрын

This video covers my exact issue in this exact engine in my 1993 Celica, will be doing this in the next week or so. Your videos have given me the knowledge and confidence to work on my own car.

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

depends what's left to grab. Ford plugs break all the time like that, and they make a special kit for removing them that has all kinds of neat tools for grabbing what's left and getting it out. It works great, and all auto parts stores either sell em or can order em. I got mine at an Oreilly's auto store in texas.

@Benderbelch 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! Just what I needed! You da MAN!!!

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@sweetcheekslovee yes, it can short out the ignition system.

@scottcrowley2061 3 жыл бұрын

Thought oil was not a good conductor of electricity, why would it misfire from oil?

@hempfamily8982 3 ай бұрын

My favorite mechanic videos right here on this channel. Thank you Scotty!

@SlobArmy 12 жыл бұрын

Seriously excellent help. Had no idea what I was doing and completed this on a 2000 Camry LE in less than an hour. Thank you!

@jackadams4825 6 жыл бұрын

Oh thankyou good sir! My girlfriends 97 camry is breaking down and theres oil in the plugs. I know now i can definitely fix it. Hell yeah

@absoluteclownworld 4 жыл бұрын

Not every engine is this easy lol

@Ybsjek 4 жыл бұрын

Just buy a Toyota 😂

@CIASPY 4 жыл бұрын

4 banger easy job to do

@Solobollo Жыл бұрын

yup 350z was a nightmare

@Tastaliciousful 7 ай бұрын

any boxer engine

@michael-co5pi 3 ай бұрын

most are

@scottykilmer 10 жыл бұрын

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@desiderious1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty, one of your best videos. This is a subject rarely covered here.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

yes, clean it out, I use compressed air myself

@dannyzamudio1252 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of seal do you use?

@98eclipse47 3 жыл бұрын

@@dannyzamudio1252 use some rtx gasket maker

@Mid2stars 6 жыл бұрын

those 2.2 toyotas are extremy reliable. I seen a few with 400,000 miles and dont burn oil. I wish toyota still made those. Our 08 prius has 240,000 burns a lot of oil but runs like new

@FinalMix64 6 жыл бұрын

Your PCV valve is probably stuck open. A new one is like 8 bucks.

@CCRtoyadventure 4 жыл бұрын

Mine does too, with 350K miles. Replaced PCV valve with OEM from dealer but still burns.

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@jstory25 depends where the oil is, if the whole plugs are wet, the spark plug tube gaskets just need changing as in this video. If only the firing ends are worn, yes, the engine has internal wear like valve seals being bad or worn piston rings. BIG money there. Scotty

@Denisjknight 7 жыл бұрын

Always the videos that help me save money and get the job done. Thanks Scotty!

@DigitalartistMatticusme2024 9 жыл бұрын

Hahaha this dude is awesome :D I enjoyed just watching :D

@CanadianBullFrog 5 жыл бұрын

Matt Wyckoff best person on KZfaq

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

I remove all the plugs and crank the engine, then it throws it out. coils can only truly be tested dynamically with a freeze frame oscilliscope and years of reading wave forms. Best left to a pro. Small tests are not worth the time.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

yes, I use it all the time.

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@One4seen just try to be neat, but most sealer will just stay where it is anyway when bolted down.

@jenningsfamilyvlogs3342 6 жыл бұрын

scotty da man

@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

+jason jennings thanks 👍

@blown8950 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, but it only covers one potential cause of spark plug tube leakage. The absolute best way to remedy oil in the tubes is while you have your valve cover off to change the gasket and upper spark plug tube seals is to remove the spark plug tubes themselves. They just screw into the cylinder head. Clean off both the lower and upper threads with a wire brush, apply your favorite sealant to the lower threads (I like Toyota FIPG--get it at Amazon), then screw each tube securely back into the cylinder heads. I use a small pipe wrench with the teeth ground down a bit to remove the tubes and avoid marring. I've repaired many this way, it works very well. The potential for oil to seep past the threads in the head that is constantly bathed in oil is much greater than the splash getting past the seals at the top of the tubes. So, if you're experiencing oil leakage in the spark plug tubes and you ONLY replace the upper tube seals, don't be surprised if your problem persists. Thanks.

@TaniaDianna322 6 жыл бұрын

blown8950 hi i have a 2010 toyota camry le V4 2.5l i just replaced all of my spark plugs and noticed that one of them had oil JUST ON THE THREADS nothing past it. Would you recommend i do what you're talking about in your comment, or just change the Valve cover gasket?

@user-ne2bb5nh7t 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this comment! I went to change my spark plugs today and found oil in only one well. So it makes sense that the one tube is leaking while the others are still clean.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

you get one question, this is free after all. It's rather hard changing those tubes out due to little working room. Try some AT 205 reseal, it can often stop seal leaks. Hard to find, I get it at amazon

@mikeward2980 6 жыл бұрын

And that's another reason why we love Scotty Kilmer.

@navaaza.4075 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, thank you. Question, what do I do with the tube full of oil after changing the gasket. Do I just leave the oil in there and will dry eventually or do I drain it somehow? thank you

@TheTech660 7 жыл бұрын

It's actually the spark plug tubes leaking. They are threaded on the bottom to the head, with silicone on them. It requires a special tool to remove the tubes in order to put new silicone on the threads.( Don't forget to clean the old silicone off the threads.)

@nicholas8479 6 жыл бұрын

TheTech660 Don't you mean High Temperature RTV Sealant instead of silicone?

@chowchila 11 жыл бұрын

First of all humongous thank you. You are very generous for sharing these videos. Before I saw this video, I almost went to a mechanic and have my engine block fixed. I found out that all the valve cover nuts were loose. Re tighten and moved on to the next possible issue. :)

@seemorebutts3257 8 жыл бұрын

Dude I love your videos i have a camry that i had to do this to. Your video is what i went by. You are so intense in explaining but your face is just as calm and cool. Keep up the good work and thanks for the lesson!

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

If the whole plug was covered in oil at the top from previous leaking, yes.

@aspieotaku3580 9 жыл бұрын

Its usually the valve cover gaskets its a common problem I discovered this when changing my spark plugs at my local mechanic they were due at the same time of the plugs so Im changing the cover gaskets and spark plug tubes so I don't have to worry ever again. It beats having to change the plugs just a few months later again LOL!

@JMunn55 9 жыл бұрын

My stepbrother's 4-cylinder Mitsubishi has two oil covered spark plugs and a little leak in the Valve Cover Gasket as well. Doing it today. I would not use a screwdriver to pop the cover off though, could score or bend where the seal is made

@DougHinVA 7 ай бұрын

He was a pro mechanic for decades, so it will take you longer... but the DIY process is easy. Follow directions and be thorough!

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

yes, all the time

@flight7good687 3 жыл бұрын

When I went to change my spark plugs there were 3 spark plugs missing lol

@Kuessemir 3 жыл бұрын

Omg 🤣🤦how was it running?? Or wasn't it? Lol

@flight7good687 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kuessemir it was running 🏃‍♀️but loudly 🤐

@user-eo7ol9dl3m 3 ай бұрын

Mine works on 3 or 2

@scottykilmer 10 жыл бұрын

that will ruin the cat, empty the gas tank and replace the fuel filter quick. AND stay away from crazed women.If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just go to my scotty kilmer channel on youtube saturday morning at 10, and click on the google plus icon on the top right corner. That takes you to the event. You do have to be a member of google plus to ask questions, so join up

@slickdawg4634 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer a buddy of mine is a Toyota tech and told me they can also leak from the bottom of that dork tube is that true??? If so why didn’t you mention that in the video? Thanks Scotty K

@slickdawg4634 5 жыл бұрын

**spark

@pararesis 10 жыл бұрын

Thank You, Scotty, Your video was The Best for helping me fix the problem on my '94 Toyota. There si a lot of bad, confusing, or just plain wrong info out there. Thank You for showing and telling what to do. Gary

@daveygjuanvalldez8981 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect and thanks! You are a natural and natural speaker!

@AutomotiveAnatomy 7 жыл бұрын

scotty on the mirrors looks like mrs Clinton

@gregorysokol4997 6 жыл бұрын

@ragnaroksangel 6 жыл бұрын

LOL

@jackadams4825 6 жыл бұрын

Lmao. Hes funny as hell

@hectorchavez548 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@irishmuscle7352 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@ghettomist1575 7 жыл бұрын

Fucking Nissan makes you change the whole valve cover to fix this damn issue lol. The spark plug tubes don't have seals themselves, it's all a part of the valve cover. This is why I like working on my e39 way more.

@justinsvidz 12 жыл бұрын

Also I didn't have enough room in the last post, but I wanted to say, Thanks for the great videos. Keep up the good work !!

@samsonloo4387 5 жыл бұрын

You're awesome Scotty. I can actually trust you. I'm going to try and replace my own spark plug tube seals on a 2001 honda civic LX 1.7... Let's see how it goes

@ns671fr 8 жыл бұрын

not necessarily that is the fix, the tubes are so high that you would be filling up oil at the top, so its less likely. its more of the actual metal tubing that leaks that is threaded into the head.

@king49334 5 жыл бұрын

It's the thread connection that leak I doubt the oil can travel upward past the seal and top threads and washer

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

generally I just fix my own motorcycles

@TheStpeteboy 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for always responding back!

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

yes, try try the seals and a valve cover gasket kit first

@marko1314 6 жыл бұрын

And don't forget to put some extra sealant on that big gouge where you just drove that big screwdriver istraight into the mating services 😲

@mokuohaisaia8447 5 жыл бұрын

Mark O yes cause the flat head was worked real hard to get that stubborn valve cover unstuck, got a vid to show us how its done 😏

@archangele1 6 жыл бұрын

hahahahahahah.. OK, let's see the five minute removal of these tubes in a Nissan 350Z! With that car, you remove the whole induction system.. (Intake, throttle body, intake plumbing and all associated wiring) then you can remove the coil pack from each cylinder, then remove the plugs and finally the valve covers. Several hours later, you may have it all back together and hopefully, if you did it all right, the engine will start and actually idle. Loads of fun. Now, with my 4 cyl Civic, it took all of an hour to do and I was taking my time with it all.

@Mirciulikkk 5 жыл бұрын

same for a N53 BMW engine ffs

@slonergan0921 5 жыл бұрын

About do this to my Z this weekend. 🙄

@iamthefoetus 5 жыл бұрын

V6 life

@DaytonaBlueHr 4 жыл бұрын

EJSFilms2K Its worse on a 3000gt trust me 🙃

@mickaelsam1 5 жыл бұрын

you are always on point , i always recommend your videos to everyone i know

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@zachcooley yes, if the oil is on the burning end.

@MikeStedman 8 жыл бұрын

my spark plugs are covered with oil on the other side of the plug...the threaded side with the spark. strong smell of gas as well. Any videos for that?

@alexm2623 7 жыл бұрын

2 separate issues sounds like. He has videos "fix a car running rich" and "car smells of gasoline."

@sumtingwong3626 7 жыл бұрын

Oreillys sells the spark plug tubes. MSPT5 is the melling part number. I bought a set just in case I goober up the old ones since they have like 200k miles on them they are pretty tight in there. the threads go into the cylinder head thus oil on plug end. they misfire action

@Philly1224 6 жыл бұрын

If oil is on the inside covering the threads with the spark, you have a bad problem. Your car will most likely have blue smoke at startup or acceleration. This indicates bad head gasket or a bad piston ring seal. Both cost thousands to repair :( . Scotty has another video describing this and he uses ATP reseal in the video, but that is basically a band-aid on a gunshot wound (it helps, but it isn't permanent). This wouldn't cause a smell of gas though, so you may have a separate issue as well. It's been around a year since you posted this, so it would be interesting to see what happened.

@TaniaDianna322 6 жыл бұрын

Philly1224 i have just 1 of my spark plugs covered with oil the THREADS ONLY though. So far no smell or any oil above that.... Im planning on replacing the valve cover gasket but after reading your comment im not to sure that will solve the problem... What would you recommend?

@akereboma9175 5 жыл бұрын

Tania Guzman did you fix? What was the problem?

@integrafreak1 7 жыл бұрын

I have this problem.but its a G35, not so simple.

@DIYApprentice 7 жыл бұрын

The valve cover gaskets were leaking on a 2002 Altima 3.5SE with the VQ engine that my mom owned. I had to replace both plastic valve covers and the gaskets. The tube seals cannot be easily replaced.

@integrafreak1 7 жыл бұрын

Exactly.This car he worked on made it look like a breeze lol

@DIYApprentice 7 жыл бұрын

Integrafreak1 The VQ engine is a bit of a pain because of how it's transversely mounted. It's about a six-hour job, most of which is spent removing parts, including the intake manifold and window cowl, to get to the rear cylinder bank - smh. My Acura V6s are a bit easier, but there are a bunch of brackets to remove to get to the driver's side seals. Also, Honda added a second set of lower seals in many of their cars that require the valve train to be removed to replace them. I'm replacing those now in my Acura Legend because of a misfire issue that appears to be related to oil in the spark plug wells; the once-rubber lower seals were brittle and hard like plastic.

@cjmarsh504 7 жыл бұрын

hoopfan71 I own a 1996 Nissan Maxima, with the VQ30DE engine and I recently replaced the front valve cover gasket was a breeze, but the rear, however, will be a pain to get off. because of the intake manifold.

@jerryross4060 6 жыл бұрын

Race car

@jeremyjimison189 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this! I have this exact same engine and problem with it this video helped out a ton.

@krsrenee 11 жыл бұрын

Scotty is great !!! Your videos have helped me with so many problems I have had . Thanks keep making videos.

@MasterofPlay7 8 жыл бұрын

mine is a subaru......

@audioamateur 6 жыл бұрын

LOL

@jameshendricks1220 6 жыл бұрын

got the same problem with mine too. I think I'm done with Subaru now what with the head gaskets and all

@TheeZakjeNL21 6 жыл бұрын

Its a pain in the ass.....

@juliansaiz5714 6 жыл бұрын

I just mix dirt in my oil, never had a leaky engine in my life

@clove1604 4 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm.....tell me more!!! Does it really work???

@zer02oo5 11 жыл бұрын

Scotty is a bad ass teacher. My respect!

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

you can use that, I use permatex The Right Stuff myself, costs more, but is a killer sealer

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@tigergreg8 no, often they will not change the seals, cheap kits only come with the valve gasket itself.

@thagreatzadenko 11 жыл бұрын

dude i FREAKED when i pulled out those plug wires. thank you SO much. i know absolutely nothing about cars. i've hooked up radios and stuff but nothing else but this video helped man..THANK YOU!

@mitchellwright549 4 жыл бұрын

I just saw this problem on my rav4 today and found this perfect video. Tks so so so much.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

it can be that and many other things like bad valve seals or worn piston oil control rings.

@tyismynameo 10 жыл бұрын

your videos are awesome! thank god for people like you

@deliverydriver6668 3 жыл бұрын

I love Scotty Kilmer

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

you can use 3m Weatherstripping sealer

@EPICSOUNDTRAX Жыл бұрын

How can you not love this guy. Amazing guy. Thank you Papa Scotty. LOVE

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@YungStar490 that means the engine is wearing out inside, either valve seals or piston rings.

@rdubb2060 5 жыл бұрын

He’s the 🐐!!!! It ain’t nothing he don’t know.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

start with the seals and pray the end oil just dripped there. If oil is on only the end when done, engine is burning oil inside, a BIG job

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@Elementlmage yep, total engine rebuild would be needed in most cases, but if it runs, live with it. And if you want to keep it, get one of those used japanese engines to replace it with, as I show in my vid" How to replace an engine in your car"

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@moxxccc1 it's flooding out, often leaking fuel injectors or leaking fuel pressure regulator, check that first.

@ahmeddawood4332 5 жыл бұрын

Man, I really enjoy your vids... RESPECT

@FIXONEMIX 10 жыл бұрын

Hey scotty! You rock my friend!! The best car guy on youtube for sure. 2 questions about this vid: - do I have to remove the spark plugs before doing this job? -how do I manage to clean the oil spill down there to not screw the plugs back in their oily positions after cleaning the them?

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

yes, often a weak fuel injector on that cylinder alone, or a spark plug that isn't firing corretly.

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@jstory25 rarely does any sealer fix oil plug seals, just remove the valve cover and put new seals on. Scotty

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@ShortyzProductionz Yes, carburetor is messed up, try a complete tear down and clean, soaking overnight in cleaner

@boscopit 9 жыл бұрын

I just did this monday, thanks to you sir!

@scottykilmer 9 жыл бұрын

If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on KZfaq. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNWXoc2cvsexmps.html&feature=c4-overview . And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video on the scotty kilmer channel on KZfaq, kzfaq.info , so don’t miss them.

@ZeParagon 6 жыл бұрын

I like this guy's attitude and swifrness enough to subscribe, well done.

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@unboxingguru1 no, that's the valve cover gasket. Head gasket is lower down, VERY expensive to replace.

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@Frijo1 ya got me, I'm too old to remember that stuff. I just grab a tray of sockets and guess when I work on em now.

@girohead 6 жыл бұрын

I've seen a few of Scotty's vids and this was the best, mainly because I just noticed mine and had no idea. I've just started doing my own work again because the shops are so crooked, they wouldn't have found this anyway. The told me my tire had a screw in it and needed to be replaced with a set of four. I rotated my tires myself today and found no screw, just a low tire. I'll be doing these seals myself.