Wassup people i wanted to redo my valve cover you know repaint it/ but the thing is someone told me if i unscrew the valve cover iam gonna mess up my gasket and am gonna have to buy a new one to keep it from leaking...........can someone confirm that? its for a twin cam ZC

 

It is hard to tell but yes it can happen especially if it is an old gasket. You can get a new one though, they shouldn't be too much $$.

 

its like $20 for the kit from autozone

 

the engine is fresh it was swapped like two weeks ago i got it from an engine house it was shipped from jap.........that's what the recipt said..............you think the gasket is old?
it has an estimate of about 60,000 miles

 

Probbly and honestly, for 20 bucks or what ever the gasket runs is it worth the gamble comparing price to a new motor?

 

You should always replace the VC gasket when removing the VC. Get a gasket set for a 88-89 Integra. I'd also recommend a little RTV or Hondabond on it.

 

o ok i see i guess i have no choice..............koo

 

yes you have to replaced the valve cover gasket because the oil and heat from the motor make the gasket swell and it sucks in the oil and thats why its not re-usable. its a small price to pay for that new motor.

 

I've used the same gasket when replacing as valve cover 3-4 times with no leaks. Just Hondabond the corners as instructed in the Helms.