oily plugs

Hey gang,

97 accord lx 4-cyl. Replacing the plugs at about
50k, noticed the plugs are oily. Izzat likely to be
valve seals or something unique to Hondas??

nick

 

Oily up top where the wire attaches to it?

If so...
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/oilyplugs/index.html

 

Oooh ooh! That might just be it. And it's only happening
to 1 or 2 plugs (have not checked them all, was just
checking plug condition at the time). I will check
that again, thanks!

nick

 

Looks like that's the prob. Many thanks.

How can I determine which engine type is in my 97 LX??
Looks like a D15Z or a D15B from the pix. Is that
stamped anywhere on the block??

nick

 

You've got an F-series engine, not a D-series. D's go in Civics.

The engine number is stamped into a small vertical panel on the block
immediately above the front engine mount.
Rub the crud off it and look carefully. The stamping is not deep and can be
hard to read.

 

First you saved me a bundle with replacing the starter
solenoid contacts -- 25 bucks vs. about $250 for a new starter.

Now -- 12 bucks and a 15 minute job, and I have replaced the
O rings in the valve cover to stop oil leaking onto the
tops of the spark plugs. Could not have been simpler (he
says while knocking on wood).

Thanks bunches. May your tribe increase and the sun never set on
your people.

nick

 

I don't think that was me...

It's a good feeling, knowing somebody got some effective help. Thanks for
the feedback.

Change your oil _no less frequently_ than every three months or 5K miles.
You'll be surprised how much longer your seals last.

Back at ya.

 

O right, that was Curly. Senior moment.

Well I am deeply indebted to both of you.

many thanks again.