moss500

How is this companies reputation for Hondas?

I have a valve cover gasket set here part #KJN744 but before I install it I want to know if the Ishino is any better. They're priced the same.

Ishino link

Ishino comes with sealing washers, but I can reuse my original ones. All I really need are the spark plug tube seals.

KP Gasket's good?

egsleepercivic

why not go with oem

http://www.hondapartsunlimited.com/a...5-speed-manual

i see you are in canada but they must have similar sites that ship to canada

moss500

Well I already have the KP Gasket (can return it though).

I only know of one OEM store online.

Looks like part 001 here

TorontoHondaParts

It includes the plug seals, main seal, and washers. It's $59.99, but $13 for shipping and $11 for tax bringing it to $84.

Ideally I'd buy all Honda OEM, but it get's expensive quickly. Their alternators are over $600 here, but I can get a new one for $155 (1 year warranty) ($275 for rebuilt with lifetime warranty).

egsleepercivic

you guys get hosed...it would be less than $40 shipped for me

deschlong

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Dude, take a read through my "Guide to Aftermarket Parts". You'll appreciate it, esp. as another Canuck. Link in sig.

moss500

Don't remind me..
Thanks man
I see you recommend Fel-Pro or OEM.
94EG8 recommended Altrom head gaskets, and lil_cook97 recommended Altrom as a whole.
I didn't buy this gasket from Napa, but I see it on their website.
I think I'm just going to try it. If it does leak I'll be out a few dollars but I'll know if they're any good.
I only have one slow leak in cylinder 4 to begin with.

deschlong

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Ishino is going to be very good too, for the record. Made in Japan. Honda uses their metal gaskets a lot. I actually wouldn't be surprised if the OEM ones are mfr'd by Ishino. Tough to verify that though.

deschlong

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Actually, just updated the guide due to this post. Thx.

moss500

No problem dude.
This KP gasket says made in Japan as well.
Could be repackaged OEM for all I know, same with Ishino.