VTEC Solenoid gasket issue
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VTEC Solenoid gasket issue
Well my fresh built motor has been running great besides an oil leak. Well i finally decided to stop leaking oil and try to seal it up. Took off my VTEC solenoid (was the leak) and i found my fresh OEM spool valve filter to be split in several places. Here's a pic.
You guys ever had this i am worried its just gonna happen again when i buy a new filter/gasket.
THanks for any input.
You guys ever had this i am worried its just gonna happen again when i buy a new filter/gasket.
THanks for any input.
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Re: VTEC Solenoid gasket issue (b19coupe)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b19coupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Common problem. It's rubber. Heats up, cools down, ages, cracks. New gasket and you won't have a problem.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well thats the thing though. This gasket is brand new, i replaced it when i did the buildup. But yeah its not a big deal, i was thinking maybe someone else had a problem like this, maybe the gasket gets pinched between the mating surfaces. Maybe i should oil it before it put it in.
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The early JDM b16's had a ever so slightly different vtec solenoid. The gasket looks identical but the early one is thinner. The OBD-0 b16's need the gasket for a 91 NSX, the other USDM solenoid gaskets will not work. you learn something everyday.
Modified by rjay8604 at 3:31 AM 8/15/2005
Well thats the thing though. This gasket is brand new, i replaced it when i did the buildup. But yeah its not a big deal, i was thinking maybe someone else had a problem like this, maybe the gasket gets pinched between the mating surfaces. Maybe i should oil it before it put it in.
EDIT: ME = OWNED https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1149641
The early JDM b16's had a ever so slightly different vtec solenoid. The gasket looks identical but the early one is thinner. The OBD-0 b16's need the gasket for a 91 NSX, the other USDM solenoid gaskets will not work. you learn something everyday.
Modified by rjay8604 at 3:31 AM 8/15/2005
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Re: VTEC Solenoid gasket issue (b19coupe)
Same thing happened to me. I bought a new solenoid gasket and after a couple of months, oil started leaking out again from that part. I havent pulled out the gasket yet but I think its broken (again).
My friend suggested that I put silicone to seal it better. I might just try that the next time I replace it with another new one. No rush and no biggie though.
My friend suggested that I put silicone to seal it better. I might just try that the next time I replace it with another new one. No rush and no biggie though.
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Re: VTEC Solenoid gasket issue (ChampWht)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ChampWht »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Same thing happened to me. I bought a new solenoid gasket and after a couple of months, oil started leaking out again from that part. I havent pulled out the gasket yet but I think its broken (again).
My friend suggested that I put silicone to seal it better. I might just try that the next time I replace it with another new one. No rush and no biggie though.
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If you have the older VTEC solenoid, get the 91 NSX correct gasket, you won't need any sealant with the correct gasket. I went to take mine off because i figured i'd put some sealant on it, then i realized the gasket was split, so just make sure to get the right gasket.
My friend suggested that I put silicone to seal it better. I might just try that the next time I replace it with another new one. No rush and no biggie though.
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If you have the older VTEC solenoid, get the 91 NSX correct gasket, you won't need any sealant with the correct gasket. I went to take mine off because i figured i'd put some sealant on it, then i realized the gasket was split, so just make sure to get the right gasket.
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