I went to change my spark plugs today and there was a decent amount of oil is the spark plug valley. I am going to clean up the oil prior to removing the plugs but was wondering what I can do to prevent this. I read a bunch of threads on this and felt like half of what I read was not correct. I do not believe the valve cover gaskets are the issue.
1. Does the 7M Cylinder Head Center Cover/Gasket actually seal oil from leaking from anywhere? People stated that they replaced this and didn't have the oil leak anymore. I thought this part served as a place for the wires to rest and to help block dirt from getting down there.
2. Someone said that the 4 hex bolts were actually what was leaking and they used FIPG on the threads and put them back in and it didn't leak. Using FIPG on the threads doesn't seem like a good idea. Another person went to Nappa and got rubber stoppers and used them in place of the hex bolts. This also does not seem like a good idea.
The car runs fine but wanted to prevent this while I have things apart. Any info is appreciated.
1. Does the 7M Cylinder Head Center Cover/Gasket actually seal oil from leaking from anywhere? People stated that they replaced this and didn't have the oil leak anymore. I thought this part served as a place for the wires to rest and to help block dirt from getting down there.
2. Someone said that the 4 hex bolts were actually what was leaking and they used FIPG on the threads and put them back in and it didn't leak. Using FIPG on the threads doesn't seem like a good idea. Another person went to Nappa and got rubber stoppers and used them in place of the hex bolts. This also does not seem like a good idea.
The car runs fine but wanted to prevent this while I have things apart. Any info is appreciated.