Oil Leaking From vtec Solenoid??
03-03-2008, 04:15 AM
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Oil Leaking From vtec Solenoid??
I have replaced the gasket two times and both times used hondabond to seal it to the head. But it continues to leak oil in small amounts out of the bottom of the solenoid. Maybe the leak is coming from a different location? I need to know why it keeps leaking oil, or is there something that i forgot to do correctly. I dont see how an installation can be anymore straight forward other than three 10mm bolts and a rubber gasket.Any insight would be appriciated.
The motor is a y8.
Modified by yoffer at 5:26 AM 3/3/2008
The motor is a y8.
Modified by yoffer at 5:26 AM 3/3/2008
03-03-2008, 05:09 AM
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Cam seal possibly? Headgasket? Mine does the same thing. Haven't had time to figure out where it's coming from, though I replaced the vtec solenoid gasket and it still does it.
03-03-2008, 07:03 AM
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Re: (devney)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by devney »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Cam seal possibly? Headgasket? Mine does the same thing. Haven't had time to figure out where it's coming from, though I replaced the vtec solenoid gasket and it still does it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
No, its a single, the cam seal is on the opposite side of the head.
The headgasket was already replaced and the oil passages on the block were sealed with hondabond.
I believe that it is the vtec gasket, but i need to know why it would still be leaking oil it was replaced two times with brand new gaskets and sealed with hondabond?
**EDIT**
Im going to check the dizzy o-ring later this afternoon and ill keep you guys up to date. i heard that there are flat spots on the o-ring where it sits on the dizzy shaft and the outside is rounded to seal from the oil.
Modified by yoffer at 8:41 AM 3/3/2008
No, its a single, the cam seal is on the opposite side of the head.
The headgasket was already replaced and the oil passages on the block were sealed with hondabond.
I believe that it is the vtec gasket, but i need to know why it would still be leaking oil it was replaced two times with brand new gaskets and sealed with hondabond?
**EDIT**
Im going to check the dizzy o-ring later this afternoon and ill keep you guys up to date. i heard that there are flat spots on the o-ring where it sits on the dizzy shaft and the outside is rounded to seal from the oil.
Modified by yoffer at 8:41 AM 3/3/2008
03-14-2008, 09:50 PM
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Re: Oil Leaking From vtec Solenoid?? (mperezkr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mperezkr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have you fixed this yet, if so what was it</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes it is fixed, had to take it to the dealership to find out what was wrong.
I got frustrated with it leaking all over the place and it ended up being the actual solenoid was cracked and had to order a new one.
Yes it is fixed, had to take it to the dealership to find out what was wrong.
I got frustrated with it leaking all over the place and it ended up being the actual solenoid was cracked and had to order a new one.
08-21-2012, 02:44 PM
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Re: Oil Leaking From vtec Solenoid?? (mperezkr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mperezkr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have you fixed this yet, if so what was it</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes it is fixed, had to take it to the dealership to find out what was wrong.
I got frustrated with it leaking all over the place and it ended up being the actual solenoid was cracked and had to order a new one.
Yes it is fixed, had to take it to the dealership to find out what was wrong.
I got frustrated with it leaking all over the place and it ended up being the actual solenoid was cracked and had to order a new one.
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