Car: 94 Honda accord

Problem: I just replaced the valve cover gasket, but forgot to add liquid gasket to the new gasket, as specified in Honda manual. I don't want to do it again. Is this absolutely critical? Thanks.

 

You don't have to do it again

 

you'll find out if oil starts to seep out through these areas. pull it off and redo it. it's not hard, 10 minutes and you're done.

 

I wouldn't do it unless it leaks. You might get lucky and not have a problem

 

I never added Hondabond to any of my gasket replacements and I didnt get a leak.

 

Did you use any kind of silicon?

 

No, I didn't.

Thanks everyone for the help. I have decided to leave it alone since there is no leak.

 

That you can see! There are only 4 spots on the gasket that require a dab of HB or RTV sealant. They are the bottom corners where the gasket goes over the cam caps. Unless you remove the timing cover you can't see that area on the gear side. On the distributor end you will be able to see if it starts to leak. I agree that if it's not leaking, leave it.

Just make sure to keep an eye out for leaks behind the distributor and around the valve cover/timing cover on the gear end.