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05-08-2004, 01:14 PM
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the idiot that had my car before me decided to file down the valve cover bc he thought it would look cool...how hard would it be to install a new valve cover?
05-08-2004, 01:50 PM
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Re: valve cover (sohcMONSTER)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sohcMONSTER »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">not very, but make sure when you re tighten your headstuds you don't break them, i would also by a new gasket just to be safe</TD></TR></TABLE>
You are a ******* moron.
The head studs are for the head not the valve cover, and head studs are pretty hard to break when you are torquing them. And of course he should buy a new gasket, you should never reuse one.
When you are putting the valve cover back on make sure you get it torqued to factory specifications.
You are a ******* moron.
The head studs are for the head not the valve cover, and head studs are pretty hard to break when you are torquing them. And of course he should buy a new gasket, you should never reuse one.
When you are putting the valve cover back on make sure you get it torqued to factory specifications.
05-08-2004, 02:02 PM
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Re: valve cover (JDM-97CX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM-97CX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When you are putting the valve cover back on make sure you get it torqued to factory specifications. </TD></TR></TABLE>
you're a ******* moron.
of course he should torque it to factory specs.
you're a ******* moron.
of course he should torque it to factory specs.
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Re: valve cover (EJcoupe)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EJcoupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
you're a ******* moron.
of course he should torque it to factory specs.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How am I a moron? The guy doesn't know how hard it is to take off a valve cover so he probably doesn't know that it has to be torqued when it is replaced.
Leave HT now. You are just another e-thug who thinks he knows everything.
you're a ******* moron.
of course he should torque it to factory specs.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How am I a moron? The guy doesn't know how hard it is to take off a valve cover so he probably doesn't know that it has to be torqued when it is replaced.
Leave HT now. You are just another e-thug who thinks he knows everything.
05-08-2004, 02:10 PM
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Re: valve cover (stew18564)
Don't mind the immaturity of the previous posters on here. Valvecover swap is no problem. Grab a 10mm socket and get to work. Gently pull the cover off. Take the old gasket off. If it is torn or dry rotted in any place then replace it. If not don't worry about it. People re-use valve cover gaskets all the time. If it ever does start to leak, not a big deal go buy a new one. Good luck.
05-08-2004, 03:53 PM
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Re: valve cover (jL iLLuZiOnz 9)
Read this:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=851394
Yes you can reuse the gasket as long as it's in good condition. No, you do not need to touch the headstuds nor the headgasket.
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=851394
Yes you can reuse the gasket as long as it's in good condition. No, you do not need to touch the headstuds nor the headgasket.
05-08-2004, 03:55 PM
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Re: valve cover (Ricey McRicerton)
does the old valve cover at lewast look good with the shaved letters?
akumaracer is selling valve covers with shaved letters, and i think they look good.
akumaracer is selling valve covers with shaved letters, and i think they look good.
05-08-2004, 05:10 PM
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Re: valve cover (JDM-97CX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM-97CX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You are a ******* moron.
The head studs are for the head not the valve cover, and head studs are pretty hard to break when you are torquing them. And of course he should buy a new gasket, you should never reuse one.
When you are putting the valve cover back on make sure you get it torqued to factory specifications. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I've reused my valve cover gasket about 3 times now, as I've been swapping them out to get them refinished, a new one isn't always necessary. You should torque it to factory specs, though I never have in the 20-30 times I've changed mine on various motors.
You are a ******* moron.
The head studs are for the head not the valve cover, and head studs are pretty hard to break when you are torquing them. And of course he should buy a new gasket, you should never reuse one.
When you are putting the valve cover back on make sure you get it torqued to factory specifications. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I've reused my valve cover gasket about 3 times now, as I've been swapping them out to get them refinished, a new one isn't always necessary. You should torque it to factory specs, though I never have in the 20-30 times I've changed mine on various motors.
05-08-2004, 07:46 PM
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Re: valve cover (xcchicx)
yeah, my gasket was nice and rubbery, so i just cleaned it up, stuck her back on.. not a thing wrong re-using it if, as previous posters have stated, its not cracked, and hard or whatever, very easy to swap out, good luck 
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Re: valve cover (xcchicx)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by xcchicx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i would always use a new gasket associated with anything new i was to put on. just to be on the safe side.</TD></TR></TABLE>
A little oil leaking is not life or death. If the valve cover gasket is in decent shape, you can reuse it w/out issues, a little RTV or Hondabond, and you're straight.
A little oil leaking is not life or death. If the valve cover gasket is in decent shape, you can reuse it w/out issues, a little RTV or Hondabond, and you're straight.
05-08-2004, 08:53 PM
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Re: valve cover (Cult of Staxx)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Cult of Staxx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
A little oil leaking is not life or death. If the valve cover gasket is in decent shape, you can reuse it w/out issues, a little RTV or Hondabond, and you're straight. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I've honestly had my valve cover off a dozen time and have resused the original gasket every single time. It doesn't leak a drop.
A little oil leaking is not life or death. If the valve cover gasket is in decent shape, you can reuse it w/out issues, a little RTV or Hondabond, and you're straight. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I've honestly had my valve cover off a dozen time and have resused the original gasket every single time. It doesn't leak a drop.
05-08-2004, 09:23 PM
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Re: valve cover (Ricey McRicerton)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ricey McRicerton »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I've honestly had my valve cover off a dozen time and have resused the original gasket every single time. It doesn't leak a drop. </TD></TR></TABLE>
amen to that, smae thing here took mine off probably 30 times in the time i've had it same gasket i'm just careful and take care of my engine
I've honestly had my valve cover off a dozen time and have resused the original gasket every single time. It doesn't leak a drop.
</TD></TR></TABLE>amen to that, smae thing here took mine off probably 30 times in the time i've had it same gasket i'm just careful and take care of my engine
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