Forgot to add liquid gasket to new valve cover gasket
Car: 94 Honda accord
Problem: I just replaced the valve cover gasket, but forgot to add liquid gasket to the new gasket, as specified in Honda manual. I don't want to do it again. Is this absolutely critical? Thanks. |
Re: Forgot to add liquid gasket to new valve cover gasket
You don't have to do it again
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Re: Forgot to add liquid gasket to new valve cover gasket
you'll find out if oil starts to seep out through these areas. pull it off and redo it. it's not hard, 10 minutes and you're done.
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Re: Forgot to add liquid gasket to new valve cover gasket
I wouldn't do it unless it leaks. You might get lucky and not have a problem
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Re: Forgot to add liquid gasket to new valve cover gasket
I never added Hondabond to any of my gasket replacements and I didnt get a leak.
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Re: Forgot to add liquid gasket to new valve cover gasket
Did you use any kind of silicon?
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Re: Forgot to add liquid gasket to new valve cover gasket
Originally Posted by gesford
(Post 47136316)
Did you use any kind of silicon?
Thanks everyone for the help. I have decided to leave it alone since there is no leak. |
Re: Forgot to add liquid gasket to new valve cover gasket
That you can see! There are only 4 spots on the gasket that require a dab of HB or RTV sealant. They are the bottom corners where the gasket goes over the cam caps. Unless you remove the timing cover you can't see that area on the gear side. On the distributor end you will be able to see if it starts to leak. I agree that if it's not leaking, leave it.
Just make sure to keep an eye out for leaks behind the distributor and around the valve cover/timing cover on the gear end. |
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