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Old 05-11-2004, 05:44 PM
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i have been smelling burning oil thru my air vents when i break vtec wot....i noticed that im dripping oil from my vtec solenoid down my head and block....thinkin thats what the smell is from...any advice/input....
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I think the logical solution to this would be to replace your VTEC solenoid gaskets (there are two gaskets).
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change the solenoid?
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omly a few bucks?
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why change the solenoid?
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I think the gaskets are around $25 for both of them. Go to your local honda dealer or try http://www.slhondaparts.com or http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com
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w3rd....thanx homie
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