Hello everyone. I have a problem, I have noticed recently that the spark plug in my car floats in oil, I know it shouldn't be like that, that's why I immediately started looking for help in the forum. Everything indicates that there is no other way but to replace this gasket. I started reading a bit on the internet and most write that it is a simple procedure and I can do it myself, I have already bought an elring seal and I think I will do it myself, unless you strongly advise against it. Ok to the point. The engine looks like this 
and it can be seen from afar that where the cable from candle No. 2 runs, it is wet from oil.
Up close it looks like this
and when I take off the rubber ignition cable (I think that's what it's called) to see the candle, you can't see it at all, it's all covered with oil like in the picture.
I don't know much about cars, but it seems to me that the candle should be dry, here it is not.
By the way, I noticed that I have a slightly wet engine on the left, this clearly confirms the need to replace the gasket.
In view of all this, I have some questions for you. And so:
1. Candles float in oil, should I remove it somehow before the whole procedure and clean this place so that the old oil does not drip inside the engine? I will add that I recently changed the oil and the one from around the lights is black and looks old.
2. Is the valve cover removed in any particular way? I mean the order of loosening bolts and tp.
3. Is it worth to strengthen it and brush it with some special silicone when replacing the seal? I read a little about it and a lot of people do it. If so, please give me a hint what silicone it is.
4. Can oil-flooded candles cause a drop in engine power? (this question is less important but it is good to know the subject thoroughly)
Maybe there would be a good soul that would describe it briefly so that I would know how to go about it.
On the internet I did not see any "active" photo guide and hence my questions, so by the way I thought it might be worth doing such a photo guide for this engine so maybe I will do it (of course in better quality photos, for those indistinct sorry).
That's it. I cordially greet everyone asking for help
I wish you a successful picnic
and it can be seen from afar that where the cable from candle No. 2 runs, it is wet from oil. Up close it looks like this
and when I take off the rubber ignition cable (I think that's what it's called) to see the candle, you can't see it at all, it's all covered with oil like in the picture.
I don't know much about cars, but it seems to me that the candle should be dry, here it is not.
By the way, I noticed that I have a slightly wet engine on the left, this clearly confirms the need to replace the gasket.
In view of all this, I have some questions for you. And so:
1. Candles float in oil, should I remove it somehow before the whole procedure and clean this place so that the old oil does not drip inside the engine? I will add that I recently changed the oil and the one from around the lights is black and looks old.
2. Is the valve cover removed in any particular way? I mean the order of loosening bolts and tp.
3. Is it worth to strengthen it and brush it with some special silicone when replacing the seal? I read a little about it and a lot of people do it. If so, please give me a hint what silicone it is.
4. Can oil-flooded candles cause a drop in engine power? (this question is less important but it is good to know the subject thoroughly)
Maybe there would be a good soul that would describe it briefly so that I would know how to go about it.
On the internet I did not see any "active" photo guide and hence my questions, so by the way I thought it might be worth doing such a photo guide for this engine so maybe I will do it (of course in better quality photos, for those indistinct sorry).
That's it. I cordially greet everyone asking for help
I wish you a successful picnic
