I have a major oil leak coming from the area of the cam gears in a B18C1. I thought it was going to be the valve cover gasket even though it was a new OEM one but after I took it off I noticed the gasket looked fine. What can leak from the cam gear and does that match up with this picture

 

have you ever take your cams out of the car or taken the cam gears off?

is it possible your camshaft seals are bad?

 

The head gasket was replaced right before I bought the motor. I had to put the cam gears on and check the torque settings on everything. Bummer, I guess its time to take things apart again.

 

its called cam seals man, and while you're at the dealer picking them up, don't forget to grad some honda-bond. Also mine as well replace the cam plug too. Just got done doing all of mines since I was swapping cams anyway.

 

does the cam need to come out for this or just the gears. I looked at page 6-53 of the 1994 service manual and just cant tell for sure.

 

You'll need to pull the valve cover, gears and first cap near the cam gears. You'll be able to get to 50% of the seal and work it out.
Not expensive and should only take you an hour or less. And certainly replace your Cam end seal.

Dealer..Cam End Seal, Valve Cover Gasket, Cam Seals x2
Oh, and You must replace that timing belt. If you don't, don't plan to drive her much longer....either snap or jump timing on you

 

timing belt has less than 500 miles and was oem from acura. I think it should be ok if I get all the oil off of it. Thoughts?


Modified by crxstylin at 7:11 PM 3/20/2008