I took my car (2002 Civic LX 1.7L) to the dealer the other day for a second turn signal install & they told me that my Camshaft Plug was leaking. I noticed that it was seeping a VERY MINOR amount, but after the dealer looked at it, it is coming out a little more than normal. They quoted me $120 for this plug... I took a look at it and it looks like the old one snaps out and the new one snaps in.

Can I just pry out the old one & snap in the new one?

Some people say that you just pry it out & others say you have to loosen the camshaft...

If anyone can help me that would be great! I just don't have the money to pay the dealer. Thanks in advance for any help you give me!!!!

 

Pull the valve cover, loosen the end cap, remove and replace.

Re-torque the cap, reinstall valve cover.

 

Thanks for your help!!! I will try to do it this weekend...

Would you recommend replacing the valve cover gasket while I'm in there?

Also, I am going to get my timing belt done next month. Is this something that gets done when that is taken care of?

Thanks for all of your help!!!!

 

I would just have them replace the cam cap while they're replacing the timing belt, since the valve cover will be off anyway. (yes, they should install a new VC gasket)



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