Car problems, need advice
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fatboyonabike
Captain oblivious
that does not look promising!
could be unburnt fuel from a dead plug, does it smell like petrol?
could be unburnt fuel from a dead plug, does it smell like petrol?
I dont think it does.
link1896
Mr Greenfield
If going near a cylinder with a leaky spark plug tube/valve gasket, wash away the oil first. New plug is probably fouled too now. At 4 bucks a pop, I’d go about replacing it.
Shellite and compressed air does a marvellous job. Put a rag over the hole unless you want a face full of tasty 10w-40
Your OBD scanner, is this with a phone app and wireless adapter? There are apps that do real time data display, showing long and short term fuel trims and ignition timing, plus coolant temp.
Shellite and compressed air does a marvellous job. Put a rag over the hole unless you want a face full of tasty 10w-40
Your OBD scanner, is this with a phone app and wireless adapter? There are apps that do real time data display, showing long and short term fuel trims and ignition timing, plus coolant temp.
I didn't want to wipe it away just in case I got something lost/stuck down there.
If I replaced the valve cover gasket would this stop the leaking do you think?
This is just a plug in OBD scanner. Was looking at buying a wireless one.
Also the swift isnt throwing a code, only the cx5.
hifiandmtb
Sphincter beanie
There's so much oil up top I reckon there's a rocker cover leak that's creeping past the plug threads into the cylinder.
Haakon
has an accommodating arse
Yep that’s external oil from a cam cover leak. Nothing to do with engine running.
link1896
Mr Greenfield
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Flow-Rider
Burner
That plug has been left on the loose side, you can see carbon coming up the thread and on the sealing washer. First plug is oil from the tube dripping down as it's undone.
Thanks for the help everyone. My first time doing anything like this and I will replace the rocker cover gasket tomorrow.
- Any tips to cleaning out the oil on the surface around the top of the spark plug or does it not matter? I assume oil that got inside will just burn out.
- Also, the manual only recommends sealant in a couple of places. I assume there is just a generic sealant I can get with my new gasket. Any recommendations?
- The very bottom image shows the gasket which makes sense but I have no idea what I am looking at below though where it says to put the sealant. Maybe it's an end view? I assume I will figure it out when I take it all apart.
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hifiandmtb
Sphincter beanie
Sealant location will be obvious when apart.
RTV sealant of any kind is what you need.
RTV sealant of any kind is what you need.
Haakon
has an accommodating arse
Don’t overdo it though, common temptation is more is better with sealant and you don’t wNt globs of it floating around in the engine! It’s
Flow-Rider
Burner
I like using this sealant,. -permatex-rtv-silicone-gasket-maker-rigid-high-torque---ultra-grey-
Blow as much oil out of the spark plug holes as you can before removing the cover and use an old towel over the blower or it will end up in your face and all over the car.
Place the sealant where ever you have a tiny gap.
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Looks munted. Time for an LSA swap.
Good news everybody!
Just replaced the gasket in the swift and figured out what that pic meant. You could see the previous gasket where the oil leaked around the edge into the spark plug. Only lost the 10mm socket 3 times.
Pretty sure the CX5 needs an O2 sensor replaced. It needs a belt tensioner replaced too so I think I will bite the bullet and get the mechanic to sort those out.
Thankyou everyone for your help.
Just replaced the gasket in the swift and figured out what that pic meant. You could see the previous gasket where the oil leaked around the edge into the spark plug. Only lost the 10mm socket 3 times.
Pretty sure the CX5 needs an O2 sensor replaced. It needs a belt tensioner replaced too so I think I will bite the bullet and get the mechanic to sort those out.
Thankyou everyone for your help.
Flow-Rider
Burner
@mas2 CX5 mazda recall
"The car brand is recalling models of the Mazda3, 6 and CX-5 that could result in engine failure. "
"The car brand is recalling models of the Mazda3, 6 and CX-5 that could result in engine failure. "
Thanks for that but it only applies to the diesel models.