I have a 2004 hyundia sonata.I just had the timing belt done.I was changing the spark plugs and I found motor oil in the #1 & #3.Can it be from the timing belt job and how can I fix it?

Asked by bowlgolf Jan 20, 2013 at 07:34 PM about the 2004 Hyundai Sonata V6 GLS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I just had the timing belt done. I was chaging the spark plugs and found motor oil in the #1 & #3. Can it be from the timing belt job and how can I fix it ?

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tenspeed answered 11 years ago

If it's in the spark plug well, it's probably from a small leak. Clean it up as best you can so it doesn't drip into the cylinders.

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Guru99S6GS answered 4 years ago

Usually when oil is in the spark plug holes it's because of the valve cover gasket and grommets around the spark plug holes

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