Oil on all the spark plugs

Tiny
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  • 2012 FORD FUSION
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
I have the SEL model. I went and did a little tune up on it. It sounds pretty bad. Well when I went to go change the spark plugs I noticed a little bit of oil on all the spark plugs. Valve cover gasket? Or what would you suggest I check out first? Thanks.
Thursday, August 10th, 2017 AT 1:02 AM

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Tiny
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This will be a rocker cover gasket. Replace the gasket and you should be fine.
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Thursday, August 10th, 2017 AT 5:14 AM
Tiny
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Is t that not the same as a valve cover gasket? And for a vehicle with 70,000 miles would this be a common issue? Or could there be something more extensive? Thanks.
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Thursday, August 10th, 2017 AT 10:16 AM
Tiny
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Yes same thing fairly common as the plug tube seal is part of the rocket cover gasket
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Friday, August 11th, 2017 AT 12:22 AM
Tiny
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So that damn sensor that is by the number 2 cylinder.I cannot get that clip off it for the life of me. An I feel like an idiot. Could I snip it an wire a new one in or would I have to buy a that whole wire harness?
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Saturday, August 12th, 2017 AT 8:57 PM
Tiny
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Keep at it, don't cut the wire as this will cause a high resistance no Mayer how well you join it, the plug will have s lock tab, it may be inside the lug and a small probe may be required. It should in clip I know they can be a mongrel some times but it will let go
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Saturday, August 12th, 2017 AT 11:41 PM

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