oil in spark plug holes...
05-31-2004, 07:56 PM
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oil in spark plug holes...
i change gasket on valve cover twice with new ones.. dealer and after market. still leaking oil in sparks... whats the problem???
wats the torque on those valve bolts? hand torque? cuz i broke one stud last time.
or else leave it to dealer... i hate it.
wat do u guys think the prob is?
wats the torque on those valve bolts? hand torque? cuz i broke one stud last time.
or else leave it to dealer... i hate it.
wat do u guys think the prob is?
05-31-2004, 07:57 PM
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Re: oil in spark plug holes... (wizzards581)
Put some Hondabond around the spark plug O-ring gaskets (that you put onto the valve cover). It'll help it seal since it sounds like yours are old and not sealing properly. Either that or go and buy 4 new O-ring gaskets.
05-31-2004, 08:09 PM
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Re: oil in spark plug holes... (wizzards581)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wizzards581 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i change gasket on valve cover twice with new ones.. dealer and after market. still leaking oil in sparks... whats the problem???
wats the torque on those valve bolts? hand torque? cuz i broke one stud last time.
or else leave it to dealer... i hate it.
wat do u guys think the prob is? </TD></TR></TABLE>
When you say you "changed the gasket on the valve cover" are your changing the spark plug grommets as well? If so, try what Newman said with the Hondabond or RTV.
wats the torque on those valve bolts? hand torque? cuz i broke one stud last time.
or else leave it to dealer... i hate it.
wat do u guys think the prob is?
</TD></TR></TABLE>When you say you "changed the gasket on the valve cover" are your changing the spark plug grommets as well? If so, try what Newman said with the Hondabond or RTV.
05-31-2004, 08:11 PM
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Re: oil in spark plug holes... (Newman)
go buy 4 new ones. spark plug gasket rings
i went to check my spark plugs recently and the threads had oil all in it. the inner nuts on my valve cover were way loose. i think i burned a quart of oil almost in my spark plugs
i went to check my spark plugs recently and the threads had oil all in it. the inner nuts on my valve cover were way loose. i think i burned a quart of oil almost in my spark plugs
05-31-2004, 08:12 PM
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Re: oil in spark plug holes... (Two_K Si)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Two_K Si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Torque specs for the valve cover nuts are 7.2 lbf-ft. Do what newman said, it will remedy your problem.</TD></TR></TABLE>
torque specs for the valve cover shuld be in inch-lbs not ft-lbs
torque specs for the valve cover shuld be in inch-lbs not ft-lbs
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05-31-2004, 08:22 PM
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Re: oil in spark plug holes... (BADEG6)
yes... o rings for the sparks as well.. dealer brand and aftermarket brand both leak.
i will torque it to 7 in-lbs... this is for b18c right?
i will torque it to 7 in-lbs... this is for b18c right?
05-31-2004, 08:27 PM
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Re: oil in spark plug holes... (wizzards581)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wizzards581 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes... o rings for the sparks as well.. dealer brand and aftermarket brand both leak.
i will torque it to 7 in-lbs... this is for b18c right?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Start from the inside bolts, and work your way outward.
i will torque it to 7 in-lbs... this is for b18c right?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Start from the inside bolts, and work your way outward.
05-31-2004, 08:29 PM
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Re: oil in spark plug holes... (BADEG6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BADEG6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
torque specs for the valve cover shuld be in inch-lbs not ft-lbs</TD></TR></TABLE>
So the HELM is wrong?
torque specs for the valve cover shuld be in inch-lbs not ft-lbs</TD></TR></TABLE>
So the HELM is wrong?
05-31-2004, 08:29 PM
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Re: oil in spark plug holes... (rodrez)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rodrez »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Start from the inside bolts, and work your way outward. </TD></TR></TABLE>
thats wat i did b4 too..
Start from the inside bolts, and work your way outward. </TD></TR></TABLE>
thats wat i did b4 too..
05-31-2004, 08:31 PM
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Re: oil in spark plug holes... (Two_K Si)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Two_K Si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
So the HELM is wrong?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nope. You're 100% correct.
So the HELM is wrong?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nope. You're 100% correct.
05-31-2004, 08:42 PM
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Re: oil in spark plug holes... (Ricey McRicerton)
Tighten the bolts in this sequence
7______________5
....3_________1
....4_________2
8______________6
1-4 spark plug cover nuts and 5-8 are valve cover nuts if my attempt at an illustration does not make sense
7______________5
....3_________1
....4_________2
8______________6
1-4 spark plug cover nuts and 5-8 are valve cover nuts if my attempt at an illustration does not make sense
05-31-2004, 08:48 PM
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Re: oil in spark plug holes... (Ricey McRicerton)
my buddy had that problem. in my parts book their called sparkplug well gaskets. just go to your local honda dealer and get them for a 99 Civic Si, same ones. Cause if your honda people are like the ones by me they'll just say oh we cant help you thats acura. he got four new ones and it came to like eight bucks.
05-31-2004, 09:58 PM
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Re: oil in spark plug holes... (Kruzen510)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kruzen510 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my buddy had that problem. in my parts book their called sparkplug well gaskets. just go to your local honda dealer and get them for a 99 Civic Si, same ones. Cause if your honda people are like the ones by me they'll just say oh we cant help you thats acura. he got four new ones and it came to like eight bucks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
He's already bought new ones from the dealer.
He's already bought new ones from the dealer.
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