oil in spark plug tube/ oil leak - Honda Prelude Forum

princenaeim · 12-09-2007, 02:17 PM

Hi guys I just bought a 01 prelude and I have two problems with it. one- there's oil in the spark plug/wire tube. two- there's also an oil leak on the floor. its not that bad but it sure takes alot of oil over time. where could it be from. Any help would be greatly appreciated. looking forward to reading what you all think.

BB6T4me · 12-09-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by princenaeim

Hi guys I just bought a 01 prelude and I have two problems with it. one- there's oil in the spark plug/wire tube. two- there's also an oil leak on the floor. its not that bad but it sure takes alot of oil over time. where could it be from. Any help would be greatly appreciated. looking forward to reading what you all think.

On the first issue, you need to remove the valve cover and replace the gasket. The kit comes with the outer gasket and spark plug "o rings". As for the leak on the floor, It could be from a few places....starting from the oil pan gasket, oil pump seal, crankshaft seals(front and/or back) or the oil cooler line leak, etc..etc... I would suggest to place a large piece of cardboard under the car and see were the oil spots are and try and go from there. You can also just get under the car and see any spots that look TOO greasy(usually by a gasket/seal area).

i better stop now

princenaeim · 12-09-2007, 03:06 PM

thanks for your help. im gona get on it. Just ONE more question... how do i get the oil out of the spark plug tube?

kmart64 · 12-09-2007, 06:50 PM

well after you put on the valve cover seal, I guess try to shake out what ever is left. Eventually it'll just burn off.

Brash22 · 12-10-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by princenaeim

thanks for your help. im gona get on it. Just ONE more question... how do i get the oil out of the spark plug tube?

Suck it out with a straw. Carefully.