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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Howler Monkey on 21 November 2011, 18:28:13

Title: helllp oil in spark plug housing
Post by: Howler Monkey on 21 November 2011, 18:28:13
i have an S reg 3.0 Omega Elite estate, last friday the orange warning light the engine with lightening through it came on  on the way to work and a lack of power, the car was parked up all day and the same on way home checked oil fuses etc all ok
the same saturday but a distinct lack of power same light on both to and from work. unable to check car sunday

imagine my surprise this morning 0630 when the car wouldn't start

this evening just check all again but checked the spark plugs, the cambers are full to the top of the plug with engine oil  has anyone any ideas please :y :y
Title: Re: helllp oil in spark plug housing
Post by: RobG on 21 November 2011, 18:30:19
Camcover gaskets gone mate. Guide in maintenance. May need new plugs & leads as well.
Guide here http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90542.0
Clean the breathers as well http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90653.0
Title: Re: helllp oil in spark plug housing
Post by: tunnie on 21 November 2011, 18:37:04
What Rob says, its also possible you have fried a HT leads. Get covers changed & go from there.

Use geniune gaskets only  :y
Title: Re: helllp oil in spark plug housing
Post by: Howler Monkey on 21 November 2011, 18:49:05
 :y thanks RobG & tunnie :y i was hoping it was nothing like that :( :'( :'(
Title: Re: helllp oil in spark plug housing
Post by: tunnie on 21 November 2011, 18:51:57
When I said covers I meant just the gaskets, not tooo bad a job on V6.

Something you want to DIY, and not let a monkey mechanic butcher it. Take your time on it  :y
Title: Re: helllp oil in spark plug housing
Post by: jonny2112 on 21 November 2011, 23:47:36
I did mine once before, having already paid a mechanic only to have them go again very quickly. Follow the guide and take your time. And don't forget there is always someone online to help if necessary  :y
Title: Re: helllp oil in spark plug housing
Post by: andyc on 22 November 2011, 16:43:17
And always use Genuine Gaskets

Title: Re: helllp oil in spark plug housing
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 22 November 2011, 20:05:45
And always use Genuine Gaskets

This. Else you'll be doing it again two months later.