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[nordic]

I have a small amount of oil in the plug wells. Not enough to reach the plug leads. Would this small amount of oil be enough to cause a misfire? Or should I look elsewhere?

The car has had:-

New Plugs
New Leads
New Coil Pack
New Crankshaft Sensor
I am going to replace the camcover gaskets but wanted to know if such a small amount of oil could cause a misfire?

Cheers,

Andy :-/

[david036]

Easy way to tel if its causing a misfire is to take a plug out that's covered in oil and see if it sparks...Had his problem on mine and it was caused by oil leaking from rocker gaskets

[markfree]

If, as you say, the plug leads are not covered in oil then it's pretty unlikely this will be causing your mis-fire - have you checked for any codes (paperclip test etc.)

[nordic]

Thanks - checked 'Paperclip Test' and get Code 13.

Yet, this code only appears when the ignition key is turned - NOT when I do the test with the engine running!

Andy :-/

[Broomies Mate]

Lets start with the basics;

You know the gaskets are leaking so replace them.

ENSURE you clean the breathers and breather box and then report back.