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Oil on spark plug HELP

Matrix2

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I recently replaced the spark plugs on my 2006 Dodge 5.7 hemi with 65K miles. No drivability problems or smoke at all. Anyway, the spark plug nearest the firewall on cylinder 8 was coated with oil on the threads, the shell, the hex, and some on the bottom part of the porcelain. The other plug on no. 8 did not have any noticeable IMG_1025.jpgthumb_IMG_1018_1024.jpgoil. Both are pictured (I wiped off some of the oil, but can still see the discoloration). For comparison is a picture of a plug from #6. There is no oil on the spark plug boots nor could I find any oil inside or outside the cylinder head cover. What could be causing oil to be on only one spark plug like this? I would have thought any oil getting into the cylinder would affect both spark plugs. Thanks guys!
 
Oil is leaking from the top valve cover top seal around the spark plug tube.
 
Oil is leaking from the top valve cover top seal around the spark plug tube.
I hope that this is correct, let us know what you find. I have a 5.7 Hemi w/44000 miles. If you put modern-Mopar in the thread title it would help.
 
I agree with above. Oil leak and collected around plug then coated threads on the way out.

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Other than a worn electrode (meaning replacement time) the plug looks great.
 
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