Help analyze plugs

[lasercobra]

I've only pulled one side while I'm waiting for it to cool completely off so I figured I would go ahead and post what I have. The flash makes them look whiter then normal light so drop a shade or two in your mind. I wasn't concerned until I got to # 2 and # 1 *Corrected per Quad's reply*


#1 (front passenger) Has some oil above the threads....? Had the same thing happen with my '98. Is that normal?

#2 (looked cruddy)

#3 (looked leaner then the rest)

#4 (rear passenger - closest to firewall. Looked normal.)

In all, I'm not loosing coolant or oil- atleast not enough for me to notice. Changing the plugs was spurred by the smoke I get in first under boost. It's whiter then I'm accustom to. Before I took note of that, the smoke was clearly fuel from a rich tune.


Your thoughts? Remember that the flash does make them whiter then they actually are.

 

[Quadcammer]

rear passenger is number 4, not 8. 1 through 4 are on the passenger side, 5 through 8 are drivers side.

the plugs look a little lean to me. the oil on the threads is most likely from a leak at the valve cover/head gasket around the spark plug tubes.

 

[lasercobra]

Always here to spread the knowledge! Thanks man. Noted and processed.

I guess most of their condition can be attributed to pre-realization that the car was leaning out above 6,300 RPM. Now I shift around 6k until I can get a retune. JMS will NOT be getting another crack at this car. Bought a PLX wideband scanner for insurance.

Thanks Quad.


*edit*

I'll change my original post to reflect the new knowledge.