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Old 02-19-2011, 02:28 PM
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I need help wondering if anyone els ever had this problem or can help me out i just replace my valve cover gasket and was hoping that would fix my leak problem and it did but now when i start it theres constant oil leaking out my vtec solenoid never seen this before thanks if you can help me.
Old 02-19-2011, 03:16 PM
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the vtec solenoid has its own set of gaskets....replace them,and for best results get them from a dealer,not ebay
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iight man i hope this well fix it ill post if it does Thanks
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now that i look at it i dont really think its the gasket i never had one act like this but its leaking at the top of the solenoid not the back against the motor where the gasket would go
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Originally Posted by 1sikEGsi
the vtec solenoid has its own set of gaskets....replace them,and for best results get them from a dealer,not ebay
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Default Re: oil squirting out vtec solenoid HELP!?

get another vtec solenoid?
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Default Re: oil squirting out vtec solenoid HELP!?

For some reason, the topmost Vtec gasket doesn't show up in the 96-2000 Honda parts catalog. It's # 36172-P08-015

I asked for *all* the Vtec gaskets, and they didn't give me that one. I had a very persistent oil leak until I tracked down and replaced this small gasket.
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any updates?? was it the gasket?
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