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How to fix small hole in valve cover?

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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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Default How to fix small hole in valve cover?

I have a TINY hole in my valve cover from an old accident I had. It leaks very small amounts of oil. Im wondering if theres anything I can use to seal it back up. Ive been told JB will work but I dont want to risk that breaking down and getting into my motor? I dunno. What would you guys suggest?
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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Default Re: How to fix small hole in valve cover? (Mort Goldman)

u could get a small peice of metal and jb weld it around it
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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If I were to use jb weld, this hole is so small that I could simply apply it over the hole and i think it would work...Not sure though
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Default Re: How to fix small hole in valve cover? (Mort Goldman)

That'll be fine. I JBWelded the air injection ports closed on my Y8 intake manifold close to 3 years ago and it's been fine.
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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u could also just buy a new one if you are worried about it. 30 0r 40 bucks for a d series
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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just buy a new one they are cheap.
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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Default Re: How to fix small hole in valve cover? (Carparts-Auction.com)

I have a type R valve cover. Would like to fix if possible
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Old May 3, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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Old May 3, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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hondabond. I could care less. not like its critical, as long as no oil comes out.
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Old May 3, 2005 | 10:38 AM
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I used JBweld for a one of the large holes for where one of my valve cover bolts broke and after having oil on it and dirt and pretty much everything else, it stood up fine for probably around a year and its still holding strong.
Just use jbweld....expecially for a small hole.
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