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Mike JW

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2.5 v6 oil around spark plugs
« on: 12 September 2009, 13:34:27 »
help me bought an omega 2.5 v6 a few weeks ago and today went and bought a full service kit for her (new ht leads,plugs,filters and oil)only to find oil all around the spark plugs what could be causing this thought id ask some professional help before i go any further any info would help cheers Mike
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Re: 2.5 v6 oil around spark plugs
« Reply #1 on: 12 September 2009, 13:55:53 »
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help me bought an omega 2.5 v6 a few weeks ago and today went and bought a full service kit for her (new ht leads,plugs,filters and oil)only to find oil all around the spark plugs what could be causing this thought id ask some professional help before i go any further any info would help cheers Mike

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Re: 2.5 v6 oil around spark plugs
« Reply #2 on: 12 September 2009, 14:16:51 »
Please use only gen vx gaskets and 0 rings as the pattern parts are crap. do not over tighten the cam cover bolts or you will bugger the covers and make them leak again. Follow the maintenance guides and you wil not go wrong.
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