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[JamesV6CDX]

only two, includes one 'dirty and oily'. bought new plugs.. need to fit them..

You need to remove and check each HT lead, associated plug, and plug well....

[Paul]

Been with car on short round around. Suprisingly, 'judging' was hardly noticeable.. Its even worse, because now I dont trust her.. Any ideas?

[ians]

'dirty and oily' - do you mean the plug head itself was covered in oil? or just the black plastic camcover (as we saw in the last pic)
Are you losing oil at any kind of rate (like having to top up every 1000 miles?) - that would point to cam cover gaskets very likely.

But I'm not yet convinced that you have the symptoms of blown gaskets.

When was the car last serviced?  In particular
- air filter
- fuel filter
- spark plugs

If its overdue I suggest its worth doing these first.  Easy and cheap enough jobs.

[Paul]

Well, so only black rubber things are covered in some oil. Im really suprised. After afternoons improvement I took her for another ride. It is only beter, car have got power again. No idea about filters, but plugs have been replaced some time ago.
Las time filled up with V-Power and done dew long miles. Now it really seems to be a lot better.
I have no idea, is it only coincidence with fuel, but maybe fuel filter?

Checked air filter, looks OK to me.

[Mike Collins]

Black rubber things, I imagine you mean plug leads. If these have been soaked in oil they will be damaged and will almost certainly cause misfiring.

It is vital you find and cure the leak, clean breathers and replace plug leads. You will cause further damage driving with a misfire.

[Paul]

Yes, I meant leads, but they are only dirty a very little bit, so I dont even think that oil is causing any damage / misfire, but Im not a mechanic.
As said, seems to be much much better. One small misfire every 30 mins..