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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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Default 96 LX......need some answers

ok a few things are going wrong....
a)recently changed plugs, 2nd one from the left side had lots of oil on the stick and the plug..
b)when driving in wet conditions i seem to be taking in water into my trunk, and in both of the small buckets underneith my back seats (2dr)

anyone dealt with these problems recently and have any suggestions.

and do i buy oem honda driveshafts or what??????????
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 02:57 AM
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Default Re: 96 LX......need some answers (MayhemSerenade)

The oil in and around your spark plugs is due to a leaky valve cover gasket. The replacement gasket is something like $15 from your local parts store. Remove the spark plug wires, the ground strap on the driver’s side just behind the power steering pump and the 4 10mm valve cover-retaining bolts. Pull the cover, remove the 5 original seals (1 outer seal and 1 seal at each spark plug well) and replace them. Remove any traces of the old gasket and RTV sealant from the head. The RTV sealant will be in the 4 corners of that are created by the hump for the camshaft. Apply light amounts of fresh RTV sealant in those 4 corners, replace the valve cover and torque the 4 retaining screws to Honda’s specifications.

Oil leaking into the spark plug wells is a common problem. There is nothing to worry about. If you have the F22B2 you may want to check and adjust your valve clearances while you have the valve cover removed.
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 08:13 AM
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Default Re: 96 LX......need some answers (21tgs)

Check your rear taillight seals for the water leak. They are notorious for leaking.
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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heres ur answer plain and simple buddy...u are goin to need spark plug seals..if u take ur valve cover off...look under the valve cover..u goin to see 4 plastic seals... peal those off and replace...no glue or nothong jizz push them in..and i recomend u replace ur valve cover gasket since its off...
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 11:37 PM
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Default Re: 96 LX......need some answers (integ6657)

Hot Damn!!! My back passenger side tail light is busted. Never would've thought of than to tell you the truth. Okay off to the garage.
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