• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech

94 GT oil fouled plug

  • Thread starter Thread starter PickupMan
  • Start date Start date Mar 10, 2011

PickupMan

Founding Member
Jan 30, 2000
403
7
28
Hazleton, Pa
Mar 10, 2011
#1
  • Mar 10, 2011
  • #1
Ok here's what I got. I purchased this GT last year and put new plugs in it. One of the plugs, can't remember which one, is oil fouled. It might be number 8 but I think it's 7??? Anyway i did some searching and read where if it's number 4 or 8 plug fouled try a new PCV valve. My guess is the intake is sucking oil in from the valley and was going to replace it but is there any checks I can do to varify the intake is sucking oil?

Thanks
 

Zero Signal

Active Member
Feb 24, 2003
2,633
2
46
Tucson, AZ
Mar 10, 2011
#2
  • Mar 10, 2011
  • #2
Well, our PCV setup is known for sucking oil into the intake. There are relatively inexpensive oil-catching kits out there. But, I could do a compression and leakdown test first. See how the numbers look and try to rule out a problem with the bottom end. How many miles are on the motor? Depending on the condition of the engine, the valve guides may be worn and the seals may be leaking.
 

PickupMan

Founding Member
Jan 30, 2000
403
7
28
Hazleton, Pa
Mar 10, 2011
#3
  • Mar 10, 2011
  • #3
I did happen to do a compression check on the engine prior to purchasing it and all the cylinders were dead even...or dam close. I was thinking valve guide seal too but it does have a funny idle...almost lile it has a cam in it. This is what made me think it might be the intake leaking. The car has 108,000 miles when I parked it for the winter.
 

Zero Signal

Active Member
Feb 24, 2003
2,633
2
46
Tucson, AZ
Mar 10, 2011
#4
  • Mar 10, 2011
  • #4
Well, a good test of that would be to remove the upper intake and inspect the runners for oil. If the runner feeding the cylinder with the bad plug is black/oily, you may have your culprit. It doesn't completely rule out everything else though. If you have blow by causing excessive crankcase pressure, it may be spitting excess oil through the PCV. If the motor runs well, I would probably just bandaid that issue with an oil catch in the PCV line.

The funny idle might be an electronic issue, so start checking things like the IAC and the TPS.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Who the hell puts the wrong spark plugs in a 3.8L?
  • snowstang
  • Mar 25, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
12
Views
441
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Apr 3, 2026
LILCBRA
D
Question about EGR valve, replacement, and a part on the valve.
  • DPP
  • May 9, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
125
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech May 23, 2026
DPP
D
9
Unknown engine tick
  • 94 Daily
  • Oct 31, 2025
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Replies
3
Views
158
1994 - 1995 Specific Tech Nov 1, 2025
91AOD5.0LX
S
Fox '87 GT can't get to stay running
  • spilly
  • Mar 29, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
27
Views
808
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 20, 2026
spilly
S
A
Engine Genius installed oil filler above rocker arm…
  • afjLX
  • Mar 27, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
5
Views
515
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Mar 29, 2025
nicholase
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?