Anyone ever had the problem of oil getting into the spark plug metal tubes even after replacing the valve cover gaskets, and top spark plug seal? I’m thinking mine are leaking oil from underneath the metal tubes.

does anyone know how to fix it?

Im starting to regret buying this vehicle.

 

when you say you replaced the seal you mean the huge rubber gasket thing that’s nearly as big as a control arm bushing kind of thing?

 

There is a chance of that . The only way to replace is to remove the valve cover. Then replace the seal .



Part # 11193-38020 . GASKET, SPARK PLUG TUBE

 

Do not give up yet this is an easy repair.
I would do plugs seals and VC gasket while you are in to it!
Good luck!

 

If I can be of any help I am in Austin, do not know if you are close.

 

I might take you up on that offer Sr.
im in San Antonio, Tx. Very close.

 

https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/...del=&Filter=()

i had that exact part replaced when they opened it up to do the 3 recalls. I am only paying for parts. All rubber parts degrade over time

 

I think these are the issue.

 

Replaced these and the valve cover gaskets, but the problem continues.

 

Really that should have done it .......hhmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

unless I’m installing them wrong, but I doubt that.

 

How many tubes have oil in them after repair?
Before vs After

 

The one closer to the firewall and the radiator were leaking a bit, but now they are worse.

 

thats the ones I’m talking about

 

I take it just one side is leaking?
The other bank is fine?