S4Per

<center><img src="http://s4.thefarnys.com/Misc/_w/IMG_5420_JPG.jpg"></center><p>both sides looked the same, i.e. cyl 2 and 5. these plugs had been in there for 15k. why just those two?

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daves4izzle::ASP 3-

Looks like your center valve cover/spark plug valley gaskets are leaking.

S4Per

think this would be sign of a bad install of those?

what damage can i do if i don't fix this (right away)?

daves4izzle::ASP 3-

I don't think that any immediate damage will occur. Worst case scenario if enough oil gets in the valley it could destroy the plug. Other than that, I can't think of anything else. Also, since there is no oil on the threads or the electrode/tip area, it doesn't look like you have leaky cylinders.

S4Per

cool. thank you, sir.

daves4izzle::ASP 3-

there is oil coming from the VC-head union where the gasket resides. I had the same problem before I replaced my gaskets.

lemieux@curbside

don't worry about it .. it could also have been there form before .. u haven't touch the plugs in long time so it most likely it occurred before the gaskets were changed and whoever did it did not clean in there that's all .
think about it:

15k ago - plugs.
5k ago - valve cover gaskets.

daves4izzle::ASP 3-

This is also true.

iznogoud

I recommend that you check for warppage, in whatever way the presure test them... blah blah...
You do not want to have to take it apart again.

daves4izzle::ASP 3-

This might sound dumb but is it possible that they didn't change the center gaskets?