Oil on plug

[mrflip09]

I changed my spark plugs and had oil on a few.... the very first one had the most..... it was mostly on the metal heat protector and out side the plug......a lil on the threads but none on the tip.... from what I read it's most likely just the gasket that needs to be changed..... can any body give me any info that might have... thanks

[carnau]

Valve cover gaskets. I would replace the WHOLE left hand valve cover personally. You have a lot of problems with the PCV on those. I made a video on it I will link below.

Revised Left Valve Cover - http://amzn.to/2D03MG0

Right valve cover gasket - http://amzn.to/2FnnSaQ

 

 

 

[mrflip09]

sweet info!  thanks...but if i dont have a torgue wrench, can i get away with just making sure they good and snug? 

[mrflip09]

btw it was the left hand side that had the most oil on them....first and last plug had the most......thanks again! well the right when looking at the engine...but looks like u referred to taht one as the left!

[mrflip09]

is this the same thing? 

 

https://www.partsgeek.com/8tm2mqb-gmc-sierra-1500-valve-cover.html?utm_source=shopzilla&utm_medium=pf&utm_content=dc&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+ShopZilla&fp=pp&utm_term=GMC+Valve+Cover

[carnau]

7 hours ago, mrflip09 said:

is this the same thing? 

 

https://www.partsgeek.com/8tm2mqb-gmc-sierra-1500-valve-cover.html?utm_source=shopzilla&utm_medium=pf&utm_content=dc&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+ShopZilla&fp=pp&utm_term=GMC+Valve+Cover

Same thing. I just like Amazon because of the free 2 day shipping and you always have the no hassle return policy.  And good and snug is fine. Doesn't have to be torqued... Just good to do. 

[mrflip09]

ok cool.....i just wanted to make sure.....on that site i posted i put in my truck details and it showed me the one for 114......not the one above ........i read on the link u sent that they changed the pvc on the new style.old style was round and new style is square?  below is the comment i am referencing.......thanks

 

"No this is different, I think the only way you can tell is by removing it, the pvc hole will be square if it's the updated valve cover and the drain holes removed, if it has the round hole for the pvc it's the old style. "

 

p.s i will just got pick a fairly cheap torque wrench.....r those universal? both ft lbs and inch lbs? or do i have to buy one just for inch lbs?

[mrflip09]

this is the one that pops on on that site when i input my truck details......looks the same as the link i sent though.. just more money..

 

https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2007/gmc/sierra_1500/engine_mechanical/valve_cover.html