How did this happen?
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How did this happen?
I had oil leaking from the cam gear side of the engine, I think I found the problem
Whats the best way to put this gasket on the valve cover? little taps with a Rubber Mallet?
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Re: How did this happen? (the_0ne)
Um looks like you left the same valve cover gasket on for too long. FYI...honda says to replace it every time you take the valve cover off...us HT people re-use that damn thing like 15 times. Here's an idea...get a new gasket, put RTV sealant around the bottom, and try not to take your valve cover off as much.
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Re: How did this happen? (BauleyCivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Um looks like you left the same valve cover gasket on for too long. FYI...honda says to replace it every time you take the valve cover off...us HT people re-use that damn thing like 15 times. Here's an idea...get a new gasket, put RTV sealant around the bottom, and try not to take your valve cover off as much.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Don't go crazy with the RTV. I only use it in the honda specified locations, which are those flat spots right around the humps for the cams. Other than that, make sure the gasket isn't dry rotted or anything. Also, make sure you have your valve cover bolts on tight enough, but not TOO tight or you WILL break them
Don't go crazy with the RTV. I only use it in the honda specified locations, which are those flat spots right around the humps for the cams. Other than that, make sure the gasket isn't dry rotted or anything. Also, make sure you have your valve cover bolts on tight enough, but not TOO tight or you WILL break them
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It snapped after 1 week of use? That is random. I bet that when you put it inside your valve cover and put the valve cover back down, the gasket came out of the groove of the valve cover and got caught between your head and the valve cover and ended up cutting it. That's is my best guess...
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looks like it might have been pinched?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Um looks like you left the same valve cover gasket on for too long. FYI...honda says to replace it every time you take the valve cover off...us HT people re-use that damn thing like 15 times. Here's an idea...get a new gasket, put RTV sealant around the bottom, and try not to take your valve cover off as much.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Every time.... damn I didn't know that...Time to look around mine...
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Um looks like you left the same valve cover gasket on for too long. FYI...honda says to replace it every time you take the valve cover off...us HT people re-use that damn thing like 15 times. Here's an idea...get a new gasket, put RTV sealant around the bottom, and try not to take your valve cover off as much.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Every time.... damn I didn't know that...Time to look around mine...
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Re: (the_0ne)
Wow those things are very strong too. I remember my friend using a torch on it and it barely melted it. Wouln't recommend those kids trying it!!! It was an one he just took off a car so it was just laying around. Just get a new Seal and your good.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by xerox445 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i put hondabond all around it, not just in the corners...no leaks 4 me</TD></TR></TABLE>
yea I've never used that stuff either...
Every go to a place and over hear people talking about doing something and you think to your self... hey I just did that, well not that, nor that, oh **** nor that... And then finally realize your a ******' moron cause you attempted to do something but yet every part of it you did wrong...
ding ding ding....
points to self...
yea I've never used that stuff either...
Every go to a place and over hear people talking about doing something and you think to your self... hey I just did that, well not that, nor that, oh **** nor that... And then finally realize your a ******' moron cause you attempted to do something but yet every part of it you did wrong...
ding ding ding....
points to self...
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Re: How did this happen? (the_0ne)
nothin to it buy a new one replace it ..... juss becarefull when u put it in that it doesnt catch the edge make sure it stays in place
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Re: (b16a ferio)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b16a ferio »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It snapped after 1 week of use? That is random. I bet that when you put it inside your valve cover and put the valve cover back down, the gasket came out of the groove of the valve cover and got caught between your head and the valve cover and ended up cutting it. That's is my best guess...</TD></TR></TABLE>
thats what happen
damn oil all on the side of my engine, oh well
thanks for the help everyone Im heading to a local honda dealer tonight
thats what happen
damn oil all on the side of my engine, oh well
thanks for the help everyone Im heading to a local honda dealer tonight
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definantely get hondabond. I used another silicon gasket sealer and it worked like crap compared to the hondabond. I still saw a slight amount of oil leakage around the edges, but with the hondabond there is none. Also all you need it to put the sealer on the flat sports where the cam seals are. No need to put it all around the gasket.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b16a ferio »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It snapped after 1 week of use? That is random. I bet that when you put it inside your valve cover and put the valve cover back down, the gasket came out of the groove of the valve cover and got caught between your head and the valve cover and ended up cutting it. That's is my best guess...</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm thinking the same thing.
I'm thinking the same thing.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by the_0ne »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do you really need hondbond?</TD></TR></TABLE>
hondabond or some RTV
hondabond or some RTV
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Re: (b16a ferio)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b16a ferio »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It snapped after 1 week of use? That is random. </TD></TR></TABLE>
install error , I'm guessing improper torque specs.
its only 10 ft/lbs.
install error , I'm guessing improper torque specs.
its only 10 ft/lbs.
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