vtec soliniod (sp) still leaking after replacing gasket!

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Nov 8, 2003 | 05:07 PM

E36 Guy

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vtec soliniod (sp) still leaking after replacing gasket!

i even torqued it to factory specs, it was not leaking for a few days after i replaced it, but now its leaking again, but not as bad. any ideas?

Nov 8, 2003 | 05:47 PM

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Re: vtec soliniod (sp) still leaking after replacing gasket! (b18c3)

did you pull off the solenoid to check out the new gasket?? it might have gotten pinched meaning the need for another one.....

Nov 8, 2003 | 09:55 PM

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did you put on a new valve cover gasket ? use some hondabond around the area that is leaking. that area around the solenoid is notorious for leaking a bit of oil.

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