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Oil on glow plug

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Oil on glow plug

Post by sambo »

I just replaced my glow plugs this morning and one of the old ones had heaps of oil on it when i pulled it out. What could be the cause of this and is it bad.

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Post by Sixty »

Either came through worn valve stem seals, or from worn piston rings.
How old/ many kays is the engine?
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Post by sambo »

about 150 since last rebuild but i think if fried the rings last year and that may be the cause.
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