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[thebullet]

Changing the oil and managed to drop a bit down by one of the plugs, as soon as I started it was bubbling away untill the engine was turned off.

Is it because the plugs are fairly old and the washer has been crushed so many times that it dosen't seal anymore?

I can't imagine the leak to be right... defo in tight too.

[richw911]

If the plugs are that old replace them - only £12 for NGK

[thebullet]

Well I say old, 11 years old ish, but not much use at all. But they have been in and out a fair few times.

[Dan]

Plugs should be replaced annually so yes, they are too old. You might find quite an improvement with new ones.

[thebullet]

In what way improvement? :)

[minidaves]

well if they are leaking around the seal better comprestion.

[thebullet]

I wonder if my flat spot will go away

[Frisco]

11 years! yes mate change them, they are part of a routine service

[thebullet]

It sat in the garage for 10 of them, and probably was used with them a bit before.

Atleast if I change them about the same time as the oil it should be sweet.

It seems to love the Valvoline Vr1 :)

[Frisco]

Is the oil in there 11 years?

[thebullet]

No, the oil was changed October 2010. So it was about 16month olds, part sync, 10/40 :/

Should be better with this in.

Was overdue.