Rok_Stok

I have a small oil leak there and want to know if using Hondabond is okay. This would save me from ordering new solenoid gaskets since I already have the Hondabond.

TheRappist

Get the gasket. Don't half *** your car.

Rok_Stok

Well I usually don't. I just had a full 180k service done at Honda last summer. But would this be okay in the meantime until I can afford new gaskets?

tx_ej8_49

Are you SURE it at the solenoid and maybe not the distributor o-ring, or the valve cover gasket, or even maybe some serious blow-by?

And yea..i think the gasket is not much more than hondabond...Just do it right.

ALLxMOTOR EG

Do it right the first time.

Meoshe

iTrader: (3)

It's actually a gasket with a filter built in. I just replaced mine.

Pabs626

cheap skate

yoontim23

Not sure about the hondabond, but the Gasket is only like $17 bucks at HONDA.

Rok_Stok

Guys, I know I need a gasket. I already placed the o-ring and valve cover gasket. There is oil coming from the VTEC solenoid. Now, the question was can I use Hondabond for a little while or not? Do you guys have answers or just like saying "do it right you cheap skate?"

Only $17 is more than I have right now and the closest Honda dealership is an hour away.

Oh, and I've read a thread where they replaced the solenoid gasket and it still leaked. I don't know why I asked.

2k_Si

Maybe its your cam seal

TheRappist

www.myhondapartsstore.com

teamworxek9

iTrader: (5)

What engine do you have? honda bond is more for flat surfaces not where a rubber gasket is needed.

Rok_Stok

That was replaced already as well in the 180k service, and is on the other side of the engine.

Original D16Z6. I'm going to go unbolt the solenoid and see what's up.

BuiltforSin

Get the gasket go cheap.

Rok_Stok

lol

beana

NO DO NOT USE ANY KIND OF SILICONE TO REPLACE ANY GASKET
much less the vtec spool valve, 2 reasons:
#1: it's just plain dumb
#2: if you use to much the excess can get caught in the oil passages and cause untold damage

stick with the gasket, it's only three bucks at your local honda dealership

98civdx

just go on ebay and find one.
honda will ship parts to you.
no do not use hondabond on it.

Rok_Stok

I want going to replace the gasket with Hondabond, just use a little on the edges like you would on a valve cover gasket. not IN the freakin oil passage, just where the flanges meet.

trustdestruction

just buy the damn gasket

the old gasket would work better than hondabond

mRek9R

For temporary, yes...it'll work, but i'd give time to let the hondabond cure before even driving. And by temporary I mean for only a couple of days...if even...max a week. Then get a new gasket, clean the surface off and reinstall!! 8)

Rok_Stok

Well there are two gaskets. The upper where the solenoid bolts to the lower filter portion, and the one that seals on the head with the mesh filter. Putting Hondabond on the upper portion could work because you have a lot of flange to work with.

BUT

The consensus is that no Hondabond whatsoever should be used on any part of the VTEC solenoid, even in conjunction with the gaskets. Honda made these gaskets to be able to seal oil on their own. Mine are old, and the top one is brittle and cracking. So I'll dish out the money and get some new ones.