I am not sure if this has been done on here, but I figured I'll post up some pics just in case. This will apply for pretty much any B's (LS,GSR,SI) and will be using a aluminum seal.

First you will remove the v-cover.


here is the culprit!!! damn oil leaks.


next remove the cam cap. I start in the center and work my way out. You may not have to do that but just to be safe.


Once that is off remove the 2 6mm bolts on the end caps, and pull out the seal.


ewwww


Clean off the area where the new cap will go. Get some Honda bond (if you have it) or the regular gray sealant will work to, like I am using.


Now place the new seal where the old one was.



Put the cam caps back on and toque them down.
6mm 7 foot pounds
8mm 19 foot pounds.

I again put the cam caps on starting from the center and working my way out.
Put the v-cover back on and bolt it down. Then start it to check for leaks. Your done, you should be leak free for way longer then if you had put another rubber one on.

I hope this helps someone.

 

Nice!

 

wow, i had no idea it was that easy...when someone has a leaky cam seal and starts a thread..ill link him here

 

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yeah no kidding.^^^^
i've seen a how-to for this in here before... your threads makes it seem waaay easier. good stuff

 

Thanks guys. I just did it how I would like to be shown and told.

 

this is exactly what i'd been waiting for!!! Thanks a bunch man, i got the exact same problem.

 

Your welcome, and most B motors will have this problem.

I got my seal at KMS. I know most people don't like them but for $15.00 why not?
http://www.honda-performance.c...d=429

 

ttt

 

This is one I did from my Ls, there a little easyer........
sorry for the bad pic

 

I have my cam seal for my SOHC waiting to go in, I've been real lazy since the car isnt on the road.

Definately easy to do. Nice write up.

 

thank you sir.

 

I'm still learning all about the honda motors and this did help me. I was never sure how the seal went in until now. Also isnt there just one seal on DOHC since the intake cam drives the distributor? Good job.

 

yes there is just the one seal. The other is on the dizzy. thanks again.

 

I just bought two

My **** leaks a little on both my motors.

it looks so clean, i'm sold

 

good write up, its def easier than it looks, i did mine last year.. also change the dizzy seal n clean out the vtec screen while u have it off

 

^^ YES^^

I did that after the fact. $20.00 from Honda and your good. From what the Honda guy told me the v-tec gasket is known for going bad and leaking.

 

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Ha! This SINGLE post kept me from having to create another thread.

I pulled my dizzy today and oil started pouring out of my head so I was going to go get a cam seal, but I wanted to look it up online first. Then I saw "dizzy seals" here: http://www.certifiedcarparts.c....html so I was like "WTF do I need?"

Yes, this was a very random post, but this thread needed a bump anyway.

BTW- Is this in the FAQ yet?

 

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what is that unit located just to the left of the cam seal?

 

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That would be the Vtec solenoid

 

ohhhhhhh, ok so a holy object

 

No the vtec solenoid is bolted on and has a gasket that should also be replaced, I found out later.