Thanks Curly.
Very helpful. I just hope it's as easy as you say.
Is there a web site with "Workshop Manual" details for this job ?


justsid

"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
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> justsid wrote:
> > Honda Prelude EX i .4WS. Auto. 1988 Reg.(UK)
> >
> > All 4 spark plugs have oil on them.
> >
> > Am I in for a large bill?
> >
> > What are the likely reasons and is it a job an intermediate level
> > DIY'er.(fairly ancient) could tackle?
> >
> > justsid
> >
>
> ======================
> sid,
>
> Easy to fix... there are rubber seals half-way down, inside the plug
> 'tubes', where the valve cover meets the engine block. When you buy a
> complete kit for the valve cover, you get these seals, along with the
> main gasket, and the gromets for the 10mm(?) nuts that hold the cover
> down. Not surprising for these to leak on an older model.
>
> Good time to check the valve adjustment? (a fun, worthwhile project
for
> the DIY guy) :-)
>
> 'Curly'
>