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mysteryperson.98
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Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:06 pm 
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Hi i have an 1991 XF ute 250 crossflow that i have just changed the sparkplugs in and i noticed that there was oil on the end of ther third spark plug.
Does enyone know why it might have oil on it as it is only a very small amount but all the others are dry and if you sit the car for a couple of days it will run really rought but if you pull the spark plugs out and clean them it runs properly again.
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Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:43 pm 
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stem seals? I had a 929 years ago with crap valve stem seals and the plugs use to gum up all the time. Does she blow smoke?
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mysteryperson.98
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Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:58 pm 
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It does ocasinaly blow smoke when you first start it but the fuel that is in it isnt the best and may be causing that.
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Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:59 pm 
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Could be valve stem seals, worn rings or even head gasket...
How many km has it done?

 

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mysteryperson.98
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Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:03 am 
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The original instraments say 252296 but i dont know if they still work so it could have done way more than what it is showing.
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Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:07 am 
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If the 252,296 is correct, and it's been looked after, then I'd say valve stem seals. The 4.1 is the Chuck Norris of engines...

 

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mysteryperson.98
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Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:10 am 
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Dont realy know how well the motor has been treated but i do know the rest of the car was in prity bad condition when i got it.
This is how it looked when i got it http://imgur.com/a/rwMrq.
It wasnt in a accedent it only has damaged panels on it as the previous owner was using it for parts.
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Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:44 am 
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Pull off the rocker cover.......see how well it's been serviced ......???

 

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Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:48 am 
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I will have to do that and may get some photos when i do it.
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