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b17a1 leaky vtec solenoid or cam seal?

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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Default b17a1 leaky vtec solenoid or cam seal?

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what do u guys think it is? is the solenoid or cam seal more likely to leak?
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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It looks like the cam seal another possibility is the distributor o ring.
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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interesting. i had to replace the dizzy with a obd1 since I did the conversion, but i do not remember replacing the dizzy o ring! good lookin out. I will check it out tomorrow.
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Old Nov 13, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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Default Re: b17a1 leaky vtec solenoid or cam seal?

I would clean the oil stains off first, then trouble shoot the leak. My money is on cam seal.
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Old Nov 13, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Default Re: b17a1 leaky vtec solenoid or cam seal?

Ive have this on my b17 i replaced the dizzy o ring and the cam seal is fine. i replaced the vtec soliniod gaskets and now they are leaking again its driving me crazy!
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Old Nov 13, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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you should apply a little hondabond or something similar on the edges of the gaskets and seal.. always worked for me.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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Default Re: b17a1 leaky vtec solenoid or cam seal?

why not just replace dizzy o-ring ,and v-tec solenoid filters?
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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Default Re: b17a1 leaky vtec solenoid or cam seal?

that is probably what i'm going to do for now. i'll replace all the gaskets on the head when i rebuild it (hoping the cam seal isn't bad lol).
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