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[Toby]

Mig is currently in bits outside having the cam cover gaskets done. I was absolutely atonished at the amount of oil in wells 2 and 4. Those plugs were actually immersed fully in oil.

Now I have removed as much oil as I can. I cannot seem to get anymore out. What would be the consequences of some oil in the bores if I took the plugs out to replace them with that oil still in there?

Thanks

[Andy H]

1 teaspoon = cloud of smoke on startup
1 cupful = bent conrod

If you left a cupful of oil in a cylinder overnight it would probably seep past the piston rings but might not.

Best to mop up the last of the oil with kitchen roll before you take the plugs out or else spin the engine on the starter motor before you put the plugs back in.

[Kevin Wood]

Yep, agreed. No real problem as long as there's not enough to hydrolock it. Be prepared for a smokescreen on restart.

Kevin

[tunnie]

roll up some kitchen roll into a point at one end, then use that to suck up the rest, as long as its only a tiny bit around the plugs should be fine.

But it will smoke like a gooden when fired up, i sprayed the old spark plugs in a spot of WD on an old Senator, that smoked like a train pulling away after that 

[Toby]

Thanks fellas.

Taking me an ages to clean the cover up of old gasket. Really is a mess. Just wondering though, I've noticed a crack on one side on the outer lip where the gasket sits. Is this going to be ok?

[NiallyV6CDX]

Probably best to renew the cracked one because if you put it on and it gets worse or oil starts seeping out you will have to pull everything out and do it again .
There are plenty of folks on here who would be able to supply you with a good cam cover for a small fee

[Toby]

Pictures below of the cam cover. The second picture without me pressing the crack looks worse as the flash has picked it up. If you glanced at it you'd barely notice it. I'm just wondering if because of where it is (on the outside) it would be ok?





Then I took these too   





Am quite pleased with things though. Most the oil is out. Has taken me ages to clean up the cam cover though but at least I'm getting there.

[Richard A]

Turkey 'baster' then kitchen roll, get as much out before removing the plugs.
When you are about to start the engine after fitting new GM cam gaskets - warn the neighbours, (there will still be smoke to start with 
Good luck
regards
richard a

[Elite Pete]

Don't forget to clean your breathers as well

[Toby]

Indeed not! I have remembered. Thats the next job before the plenum goes back on.

[JamesV6CDX]

roll up some kitchen roll into a point at one end, then use that to suck up the rest, as long as its only a tiny bit around the plugs should be fine.

But it will smoke like a gooden when fired up, i sprayed the old spark plugs in a spot of WD on an old Senator, that smoked like a train pulling away after that 

Remember my 2.0 that had a bit spilled in the bores? Smokey!! 

[Marks DTM Calib]

That crack looks minor enough to not cause any great issues

[Toby]

Thanks Mark! Thats what i wanted to hear. Both gaskets done. All back together just need to clean the breather bridge on the plenum and put it back on.

[I_want_an_Omega]

You aint having much luck with your car are you mate?

[Toby]

Nope

See the other thread!  :-/