I stumped the guys at Autozone with this one. Doesn't make me feel good about going back there! My guess is that is a sensor for oil pressure. However, I need to replace the rubber gasket since it is cracked and allows for oil to seep. Can anyone help me confirm the identity of this mystery part?

 

VTEC Solenoid.

 

def the vtec solenoid, just like mkaz said.

 

btw to the best of my knowledge thats an OEM part
so autozone...napa.. etc wont have it (the gasket/ring) youll need it from the dealership
g/l

 

yeah man that's the vtec solenoid gasket, all those places are hit or miss you just have to find which store has the best workers. I got lucky the autozone 2 min from my house hired this guy a few months back who knows just about everything about anything gas powered.

 

thx everyone! I already found an OEM gasket and put it on order. Ya'll rock