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RS4 Dreamer
30-03-2011, 03:46 PM
I have just changed my spark plugs, coil pack and leads on my 2.8 quattro. On removing the plugs I noticed that four of the six plugs had some oil on them above the nut. Can someone tell me if this is normal or should I be worried?
Thanks

iwaters
30-03-2011, 04:00 PM
By above the nut do you mean the side eletrode side or the bit that sitcks out the head?

If it is on the electrode side then you may have an oil control issue a compression test should show any problems here.

If it is on the other side then it has probably just been spilt in the past when re filling.

Crasher
30-03-2011, 04:03 PM
Cam cover centre gaskets.

RS4 Dreamer
05-04-2011, 12:08 AM
Thanks for the replies. Just to let you know it was the gaskets, got a set ordered so hopefully no more problems.