Spark plugs and Rocker Cover

[U_h0rnet5]

Hey guys just a couple of questions if anyone has some answers:

I was changing the spark plugs today and found that there was oil around the top of the HT leads and a little in and around the top of the rocker cover, any reasons why this might happen???

Also the RHS (if your on the bike) of the rocker cover gasket is covered in oil/grease and dirt. Will i need to get a new one or will it be fine?

Thanks

[masterofinsanity]

you will probably find the seals have gone around the plug holes on the rocker cover look hereand you'll see what i mean, also sounds like a new rocker cover gasket is needed or whip the cover off and put a bit of hermetite red around the joins.

[U_h0rnet5]

Clever thought as much! Nice something to do on my day off.

It wont damage the engine at all???

[RedexRobB]

Only in terms of its cosmetics, that oil from the spark plug wells will flow to the front of the engine, so nothing to worry about as it will just clean off.

[deviant]

Only in terms of its cosmetics, that oil from the spark plug wells will flow to the front of the engine, so nothing to worry about as it will just clean off.

They come out to the little holes in front of the head just below the exhaust ports don't they?

[zimm]

Only in terms of its cosmetics, that oil from the spark plug wells will flow to the front of the engine, so nothing to worry about as it will just clean off.

They come out to the little holes in front of the head just below the exhaust ports don't they?

yep

[deviant]

Only in terms of its cosmetics, that oil from the spark plug wells will flow to the front of the engine, so nothing to worry about as it will just clean off.

They come out to the little holes in front of the head just below the exhaust ports don't they?

yep

Think the O rings are knackered on both my engines then.

[RedexRobB]

they need doing on mine too, i did use some hermatite when i had the engine out during the rebuild, but seems to be still doing it.

[zimm]

you need to clean out the holes very thoroughky cos the oil that has seeped in in the past goes all gloopy and tarry, then gets hot and runny and dribbles again ..

so, um, yeh, they may not still be leaking, just .. well, you know what i mean