I seem to have an oil leak between the VTEC solenoid and the head. Is there some sort of o-ring gasket of some sort, is it easy to replace? Can I just phone up my local UK Honda garage and order some sort of reconditioning kit.

 

My dad had a leak around his head too this week and I think the gasket is called the spool valve seal or gasket. He paid about $25USD at a dealer here. I had the part # but threw it away since he replaced it.

 

just change the gasket, very very simple to do.

 

part #12, Honda part # 15825-P08-005 $11.42



[Modified by Junior R, 9:09 AM 12/1/2002]

 

I think it's part #8, not part #12 that's teh culprit. It sits right behind the solenoid.

 

I have same leak as well.........do you have to take out cams and all/ or do you just take the solenoid off and change?

 

Thanks for the diagram, I have a better idea what things will look like after I start taking things off. I'll ring Honda tomorrow and see what they have in.

 

Hey guys.....

a better than OE replacement for that #8 rubber seal is the STR (Speed Trends Racing) Billet aluminum double O-ring seal plug.....I HAD two leaky B series engines, B16 and B18A and that STR item cured that problem forever!!!!!!

Well worth the extra coin....this way this problem is only fixed once!


Can get them ANYWHERE STR stuff is sold....jdmhondaparts, IPS...etc,etc,etc

 

If I'm reading the diagram right, I have to take off #12 to get to #8? If so I will probably get both and replace while it's all apart.

I see that #8 is the cam seal, my leak definately looks like it's coming from the solenoid part itself (below that), I cleaned down the whole area with degreaser, but it's hard to tell as they are so close, but like I said I'll change both as they will be both out.



[Modified by RICHJ, 7:00 PM 12/1/2002]

 

It's # 12 which is probably leaking..

I don't even think you NEED to replace it unless the gasket looks like ****. Just take it off and wipe everything clean. Maybe put some thin gasket sealant on it and re tighten it.

Very easy to fix..

If that's not it, then it's probably #8


[Modified by Nameless, 11:43 AM 12/1/2002]

 

#8 is the cam plug, you will have to take off the valve cover and one of the cam caps to change it

 

I will try that first actually, it'd only three bolts which are not hard to get to, worth a go before paying out for parts.

 

mine was leaking and i replaced all gaskets and rubber o type rings...


also had vtec solonoid assembly polished

suka stands out


[Modified by MUTANT X, 1:22 AM 12/2/2002]

 

lol polished? The solenoid? Yah.. I'm thinking of painting mine flat black.

 

Bullshit.
all�@newer cars should come with the newer seal that the str was based off of.
its reusable and never leaks. �@and it probably costs less than the str

 

The STR cam seal is not worth it when considering all the work involved.

You can pry your old OEM part out carefully with a screwdriver.

Then reinstall the newer version from Honda. And if a black cloud follows your car then you can always put a layer of Honda-bond or your favorite subsititute on the cam seal before you slide it back in.

The only thing you have to remove for this process is your VTEC solinoid.

 

Took it apart and the gasket looked OK, removed it cearfuly and used some gasket sealant in the channels before replacing the gasket and a bit on the gasket face also, put it all back together and leak has stopped, will have to see if the oil consumption is reduced now, or if I have to go hunting for another leak.

 

VERY PLEASANTLY put as usual Steve...I DON'T expect anything more of you!!!!!

Really Steve You AREN'T the most pleasant guy to deal with.....What have I EVER said to you to deserve this response....this is just a simple Tech post we can all learn from.

At any rate Steve....funny you should say this because I OWN a 2001 B series C5 and it came with EXACTLY the same HONDA #8 above diagram cam plug as my 1990 B18A amd 1990 B16A!!!!! I KNOW that in about 5 years I WILL be having my Acura dealer replacing that seal YOU say is the "upgrade" with an STR plug!!!!! So there!!!!!!!!!!!




[Modified by 1250b18c5, 4:25 PM 12/3/2002]