VR6 with oil on threads of front 3 spark splugs

[martyjmcfly 0]

My car is a 94/95 VR6. I have noticed that i have needed to top the oil up more regularly than before. Last weekend i topped up the oil and have only driven it a few times and its gone from the full to the half mark

 

I have just changed spark plugs and the threads of the front three spark plugs were coated in oil. The back three were dry as a bone.

 

The cars only covered 83K but being 10+ years old it must be a gasket but which one and whats it called?

 

Anyone had a similar find who can share their knowledge? Is it an expensive job etc. cost of gasket and labour etc?

[dr_mat 0]

Just the threads? On the front three? Sounds like the cam cover gasket is your most likely bet. Not much wonga, and not too hard to change. Just gotta get the whole inlet manifold off..

[martyjmcfly 0]

OK, i'll give the cam cover gasket a go and keep you posted

 

cheers