Valve cover

Tiny
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  • 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 114,500 MILES
Been having misfires and been changing the coils. Changed out all the sparks last year. When I pull out the coils there is some fluid on it. I talked to a local mechanic and he was saying it could be because of the valve cover gasket leaking and causing them to short out or whatever. I would like another opinion. Is he wrong and what would be the cause of it?
Thursday, November 16th, 2017 AT 4:23 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Oil around the coils can short them out and cause misfires, actually pretty common reason on a variety of cars and trucks. Gasket and o-ring replacement should stop any leaks and prevent misfires from oil.
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Thursday, November 16th, 2017 AT 5:03 PM
Tiny
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Any specific order to tighten the bolts?
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Thursday, November 16th, 2017 AT 5:08 PM
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STEVE W.
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These are the sequences for the left and right sides. Do not forget the small beads of sealant at the timing cover to head joints.
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Thursday, November 16th, 2017 AT 5:33 PM

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