Welp i just got this head back from my machine shop. Didnt notice this before i dropped it off, and they obviously didnt think it was anything to mention, but whats your opinions on this cam journal scoring? Its right by the cam gear side on the exhaust journal only. Its slight, and barely catches a fingernail. Ive read it might be caused by bad orings in the oil orifice right by here and to replace them to prevent more damage. Would these orings have a honda PN or just be like from a pack of different orings? Opinions very welcomed. Thanks!

 

Pretty common. Mainly from overtightening a timing belt with some lack of lubrication of oil. Nothing to fret over, especially if it barely catches on your fingernail.

So yes, you're good to go.

 

No buggy bro. Its common to have some wear on that cam cap becuase of additional load from the timing belt tension. Search under my name for the part# for the shaft orfice o ring...I made a thread last year asking same question.

 

Well thats awesome to hear- i figured theres a reason didnt think of the extra tension from the T belt. thanks for your help. Ive found the whole orifice assemblies on acuraoemparts.com 6 bucks a piece im gonna pick them up. from what ive heard they just kinda pop out? Thanks again fellas

 

I use a bolt from a distributor cap and it screws right in the top of the orifices, and pulls out very easily.