Hello, this is my first post at the Honda-Tech.com forrums .

I am wanting to paint my valve cover on my 96 civic cx and am wondering what the steps are in doing this.

I have the painting steps covered, but am wondering about taking the cover itself off. Is there anything special I have to do when taking it off or replacing it? I've heard things about a seal that needs to be replaced or something. Also, do the spark plugs need to be removed, or do just the covers come off?

If anyone could give me a list of steps to take to remove and then replace my engine's valve cover, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

 

I found this thread, but does anyone have pictures or detailed info to compliment which part has to be "siliconed"? This will be my first time doing this.

http://www.honda-acura.net/for....html

 

take valve cover off. clean it up well or strip off old paint using aircraft stripper if there is paint. a few coats of primer and some hi temp paint if you choose and your done. make sure to get a new gasket and use a little honda bond and your good to go