Redesigned Valve Covers for V36? another spark plug tube seal thread.
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does the V36:VQ35HR still suffer from the oil in spark plug tube issue?
Just recently picked up an 07 g35x, coming away from a 2012 cruze, and 03 350z. Now I remember the old oil in the sparkplug tube issue in my 35de. Now I've searched around, found countless threads on this issue be it this website, alongside Nico, and others... and I know its a very prevalent issue in the vq35de's, but I couldn't find anyone posting issues specifically stating their v36 with this issue, rather than assuming and tearing apart my new purchase right away, is this common knowledge that the hr is not affected by the poor design of the de valve cover and grommets? Am I rid the oil submerged coil pack? Anyone have enough mileage on their 3.5 v36 clock, and did their own sparkplugs?
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Last edited by v36nspec; 11-04-2012 at 02:25 PM.
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From what I've seen here, it has not been an issue, at least certainly not to the extent of the earlier engines. Here's a recent thread you may find interesting:
https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sed...intenance.html
(That's after 110K miles)
https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sed...intenance.html
(That's after 110K miles)
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Passenger side HR valve cover from CNS
I'm at 160K (257km) and I have puddle in my 2007 G35x on cylinder 1. I temporary replaced coil boot and ignition plug to get rid of misfire code, while valve cover from cns (ebay) was in transit. Just got the covers in the door today. They look fine, besides a broken tab. Wonder what tab is used for?? It looks identical to the one on the right. If its for holding a crankcase ventilation hose, Im not making any big deal of it.
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I actually just did the spark plugs in my '08 G35x yesterday, and only one spark plug tube had oil in it. It was on the passenger side, furthest plug back. I cleaned it out and replaced the plug, but I plan on doing the valve cover gasket at some point. I just kind of expected it at this mileage and age.
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I changed my plugs first time today. Mileage at 106K miles. Just the slightest amount of oil on coil pack of firewall cylinder on passenger side. Nothing pooled up and no oil at the bottom. It was more like residue on the outer shell of the coil pack. Spark plugs were in perfect shape. I'll take a pic tomorrow and add to post.
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bROKEN COIL BOOTS.
JUst got an 03 G35 With A blown head gasket ( combustion to water jacket in cyl #3. Started tearing it down today to replace and all of the coil packs broke off, in the oil tube.This may become self evident once I pull the valve covers.. (hopefully are removable on the head side) If so don't bother responding.. If not any advice as to how to get the old boot and spark plug out would be helpful... Thanks
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