Oil round spark plugs

1. broken_vampire L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Plymouth Posts: 60 Saxo VTS

   #1 28th August 2010, 17:38

   Hi Guys,
   
   Just changed the spark plugs on my VTS, when I took the coil pack off there was a bit of oil in and around the spark plug chambers , i changed the plugs cleaning away the oil before putting the new ones. Now the VTS starts fine but there is a bit of white smoke comming out of the exaust.
   
   Im guessing the white smoke would be the oil that I couldnt clean up burning off but would like to know what has/is causing the oil leak.
   
   I'll check the plugs again in a few days but would like a heads up on what to look for if the oil returns.
   
   Thanks
2. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #2 28th August 2010, 17:45

   white smoke isn't oil
   
   oil on plugs is probably from cam covers leaking and the oil seaping/dripping down

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3. broken_vampire L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Plymouth Posts: 60 Saxo VTS

   #3 28th August 2010, 18:04

   ok after a quick google found th smoke could be caused from a couple of things...... one of them is head gone ..... i'll be getting that looked at asap, although the oil cap has no bownish gunk on it.
   
   The cam covers, I can just take them off, clean up, apply new sealent and put them back on cant I?
4. broken_vampire L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Plymouth Posts: 60 Saxo VTS

   #4 28th August 2010, 19:23

   
5. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #5 28th August 2010, 19:47

   to be 100% correct the cam covers need replacing as the gasket is integral with them but sealant should work. Is the white smoke there all the time or just when the engine is cold?

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6. Steffrallye Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Bodelwyddan , N.Wales Posts: 1252 Peugeot S2 106 GTi 1.6 16v

   #6 28th August 2010, 19:54

   you get oil around the plugs from the cam cover leaking of people spilling when topping up the oil.
   
   as for the white smoke i wouldnt worry, keep you eye on it, and make sure it doesnt get to heavy, also check that ur not using water and theres no brown thick stuff floating on top, also check the cap for white mayo like gunk on there.
   
   unless you get the above, it should be ok

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7. broken_vampire L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Plymouth Posts: 60 Saxo VTS

   #7 28th August 2010, 21:11

   Tanks guys for the replies
   
   Thecam covers i'll look at geeting some new sealent on there then, and if the oil still leaks then look at getting them replaced.
   
   The white smoke i seam to only get on cold starts. I just took her out for a spin and my findings are: start up engine - no smoke, first few mins of driving - some white smoke, rest of the jurney - no smoke. I parked up somewhere for 5 mins then headed back home and there was no smoke. I'll keep an eye on it but as you guys said i wont worry about it.
   
   Thanks
8. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

   #8 28th August 2010, 21:17

   The white smoke during the first few minutes is just condensation being burnt off. The only time you have to worry is if white smoke is there all the time during driving I believe.