if wanted to please move to how to page

my valve cover was already off it was an extra one i had

remove valve cover refer to helms or chiltons manual for this step sorry


removing seals
flip your valve cover over and you will see the 4 circle seals


next find a medium size wrench this is what i use all the time 12mm to be exact
place on the seal 2 difefrent ways shown



next pry down on the end of the wrench they can be a pain to get out sometime but just work it and it will pop out


next clean any oil from the seat of the valve cover were the seal seats and use your fingers to press new seals back in



do this to all 4 them use a new valve cover gasket, add a little silicone to the corners and reinstall valve cover

 

always a good time to clean all that gunk out too

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pee Wee &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">always a good time to clean all that gunk out too</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes very good point if your valve cover has alot of crap inside you can use brake cleaner to clean it out make sure it completley dry of cleaner before you reinstall, or take it to a machine shop to get jet washed, which is were these are heading lol

 

Not really sure if a write up was necessary, but thanks for taking the time to write one up i guess.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 90sedan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not really sure if a write up was necessary, but thanks for taking the time to write one up i guess. </TD></TR></TABLE>It was for a one member on here he wasnt to sure on how to do it so i made a quick thread for him.

it can be deleted if a mod wants it gone its cool

 

mine always start leaking after a year or so... I guess that's what you get for getting the gaskets at crappy tire

 

good writeup, but changing thoes grommets is childsplay, try something harder like the rocker seals for the spark plug tubes

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Turbo Dan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">good writeup, but changing thoes grommets is childsplay, try something harder like the rocker seals for the spark plug tubes</TD></TR></TABLE>

true, but some people still dont know how to change the stinkin oil

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rayzian &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mine always start leaking after a year or so... I guess that's what you get for getting the gaskets at crappy tire </TD></TR></TABLE>

Canadian Tire sells crappy rubber gaskets, the fit terrible! I did a head gasket and valve covers out of town once and had no choice, but they suck.

Go oem, the will last 5 years or longer, trust me, its worth it

 

Why not just by Honda seals? They're not expensive.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by beige89civic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why not just by Honda seals? They're not expensive.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I wouldn't say that. In Canada, they cost $7.71 plus tax

 

Ok, I'll give bonus points to whomever can tell me how to change the seals on a 92+ D valve cover, the little seals that go on the bolts. If you've ever tried to change one you know what I mean.

 

what i win lol

 

Now can you get one back on without compromising the seal?

 

The rubber seal should be able to separate from the metal "washer" that it comes with. Apply a small amount of grease or oil to the "seat". Then gently slip them off one at a time.

Or you could always grind or sand down the "seat" just enough until the seal slips over it easily. Problem solved.




Modified by gringo7718 at 4:18 AM 9/23/2008

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dr_latino999 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Now can you get one back on without compromising the seal?</TD></TR></TABLE>ya put washer on then a bit of oil on the seal slip it on with your fingers