I noticed some leakage here and I was wondering if this is something I should be concerned about.




[Modified by only JDM, 1:20 AM 3/11/2002]

 

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try again

 

I think that thing is my cylinder head gasket??

 

thats the end side to a headgasket below the distributor facing outwards towards the front of the car. you are leaking oil from your cylinder head gasket. dont you think its a problem?

 

If you are running full synthetic on an old head gasket, then its pretty normal. Expect a little bit of seepage out of the gasket, its not going to really be a problem. Synthetic oil is very slippery, and can easily get past gaskets when they are older. Keep an eye on your oil level every time you fill up with gas, and youll be fine.

-Todd

 

I don't like crap leaking on my motor, so how much do those cylinder head gaskets cost to replace?


[Modified by only JDM, 1:44 AM 3/11/2002]

 

you can change it yourself if you have the right tools, and some automitve know-how, and a thirst for knowledge. The gasket itself would cost maybe $35-45

 

Would a regular cylinder head gasket do just as good as those metal cylinder head gaskets? Or which is best for the buck?

 

and teh head bolts are 90 bucks for 10 of em so factor that in also so 130 or so

 

What are the head bolts? School me, I'm sort of new haha.

 

the bolts that hold the head to the block

 

Can't I just re-use the bolts?

 

no they arent recomended to be reused unless u get head studs u have to buy new ones each time

 

You have 1 B16a1? Common problem..

 

the head bolts are called "stretch bolts". they are a one time use only.

you can use them again, but there are no guarantees that the head won't leak. spend the money for the head bolts and do it right.

 

As posted earlier "If you just check your oil when you fill up with gas...you should be fine...Its a common problem with your engine" (or something to that effect) If you are using a synthetic, which I assume you are, just keep an eye on your oil. If you dont know what or whare the bolts are and you admit you are kind of new at this whole thing...you might just mess that engine up trying to fix it. Keep an eye on your oil level (mentioned for the third time) and see if it really is a problem. If it gets to the point whare oil is dripping out, or spraying all over your engine bay..i think you will have a problem...but for now just monitor it.

-Jake

 

OEM honda headgasket only......Unless you go with a Spoon one or one along that nature

 

They are a piece of cake to install. It cost me something like $20 to buy from Honda.

 

Where can I get good cam seals for cheap? A regular autoparts store or what?