I recently noticed this leak and it worries me, just began maybe a month ago. I want to know it is serious, how much it might be to fix it or if i can fix it myself. Any help in this matter is appreciated. TIA



Modified by Dres at 1:36 PM 2/9/2005

 

change your vtec solenoid gasket....its real easy

 

Do I even need to drain the oil? And I assume that I can get the gasket at a dealership? thx

 

no need to drain oil and yes....u can get gasket at dealership

 

what part# is it (i think this should be the right pic)

 

the pic is right....looks like number 12. if i remember correctly, it should come with a small screen

 

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Can anyone confirm so I can order online?

 

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Can anyone confirm so I can order online? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Try to order em at http://www.acuraparts247.com and try to ask em and confirm it if its the right part number..

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1136782

try that.. i just had the same problem.

 

OMG, I can't believe so many people read this thread and is going to let this poor soul order the wrong part

It's #8 in the picture, not #12!!!! It's commonly refer to as a cam seal as many but the correct name is cam end plug. It's a very common problem with the plug going bad on b-series motor.

 

ya looks like the cam plug

 

thank you all for the help, I figured after a few posts that it was the cam seal.

 

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while your at it, get the solenoid seal too, it wouldn't hurt ....

also pic up some hondabond

 

so far I understand I should get a new cam seal (aftermarket) , vtec solenoid gasket (part #10 and #12)

and a new head cover gasket (part #7)

any thing else I should order while I'm at it?
ooh and some hondabond ( can i just use gasket tube from auto store?) sorry for asking such detail just wanna make sure i get it right.

 

you got it man.. any kind of gasket sealer works.. just be careful when tighten back the valve cover & cam seal cover bolts.. 7.2 ft.lbs. i believe. they will break so easily!

 

yeah thanks, I read your thread and noticed you broke your bolts. as for the tq. specs I am just going to follow the TI article on replacing the cam seal. maybe I ll order an extra pair of bolts just in case