What do i need when i change my valve cover?
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What do i need when i change my valve cover?
I just got my new valve cover and need to know everything i need new to put it on. I am talking about stuff like seals and/or gaskets? Thanks 
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Re: What do i need when i change my valve cover? (Cake-boy)
so now i go to honda and ask for a new valve cover gasket and thats it? How much will that be?
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Re: What do i need when i change my valve cover? (HONDA-2NR)
Don't forget the Hondabond! You'll need to scrape the old Hondabond off the head before you put the new valve cover on, put the new gasket in the valve cover, and put some new Hondabond on the corners of the gasket. I would also get new spark plug gaskets. You can get Hondabpnd from the dealership also.
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its best to replace the valvecover gasket and its good to replace the 5 rubber washers while your at it. i got everything for sale brand new since i have no use for it any more =[
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Re: (lazynok)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lazynok »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its best to replace the valvecover gasket and its good to replace the 5 rubber washers while your at it. i got everything for sale brand new since i have no use for it any more =[
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I thought there were only 4 rubber washers (or spark plug gaskets)? What's the 5th one?
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I thought there were only 4 rubber washers (or spark plug gaskets)? What's the 5th one?
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Re: What do i need when i change my valve cover? (HONDA-2NR)
actually if the gasket is in good condition you don't need to replace it (says so in the manual: replace only when worn out). But since you're in there you might as well do that and the spark plug gasket things too
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HONDA-2NR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How much does hondabond and spark plug gaskets cost? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Hondabond is around $20, but that tube will last you a long time. You only need to put a little bit on each corner. Don't use too much. Just ask the guys at Honda when you buy it. They'll show you how to put it on. Don't know how much the spark plug gaskets are.
Hondabond is around $20, but that tube will last you a long time. You only need to put a little bit on each corner. Don't use too much. Just ask the guys at Honda when you buy it. They'll show you how to put it on. Don't know how much the spark plug gaskets are.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Cornbread Jr. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I thought there were only 4 rubber washers (or spark plug gaskets)? What's the 5th one?</TD></TR></TABLE>
i dont know. i just talked to the hondaparts guy at the counter of scott robinson honda (he seamed kinda duh-duh) and i just accepted what he gave me.. if theres only 4... well you got one incase one starts to leak =]
I thought there were only 4 rubber washers (or spark plug gaskets)? What's the 5th one?</TD></TR></TABLE>
i dont know. i just talked to the hondaparts guy at the counter of scott robinson honda (he seamed kinda duh-duh) and i just accepted what he gave me.. if theres only 4... well you got one incase one starts to leak =]
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Re: What do i need when i change my valve cover? (Cornbread Jr.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Cornbread Jr. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> put the new gasket in the valve cover, and put some new Hondabond on the corners of the gasket.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i have both the hondabond and gasket. when i put it on do i have to put it on both sides or just one side of the gasket?
i have both the hondabond and gasket. when i put it on do i have to put it on both sides or just one side of the gasket?
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Re: What do i need when i change my valve cover? (HONDA-2NR)
i've never even heard of hondabond b4 guys!!??....i've always just swapped valve covers and only changed the rubber gasket if it's worn at all.....and i have never gotten any leaks AT ALL.....my car is a canadian model ...they come stock with rubber valve cover gaskets....i don't know if the usdm ones do or not!....but they hardly ever wear out enough to have to change them...as long as your careful when removing the cover!
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Re: What do i need when i change my valve cover? (95cxhatch)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95cxhatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i've never even heard of hondabond b4 guys!!??....i've always just swapped valve covers and only changed the rubber gasket if it's worn at all.....and i have never gotten any leaks AT ALL.....my car is a canadian model ...they come stock with rubber valve cover gaskets....i don't know if the usdm ones do or not!....but they hardly ever wear out enough to have to change them...as long as your careful when removing the cover!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Changing only when worn out is what the service manual says to do. It also mentions that you may want to put some gasket sealer in the corners of the head as well as at the edges of the cam "humps" on the head, but It's not necessary. And in your case, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" It's not leaking so don't worry about it
Changing only when worn out is what the service manual says to do. It also mentions that you may want to put some gasket sealer in the corners of the head as well as at the edges of the cam "humps" on the head, but It's not necessary. And in your case, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" It's not leaking so don't worry about it
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dimi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You'll also need torque specs. It's VERY easy to break a bolt tightening the valve cover down.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah tell me about it, one of mine is already broken and i ordered one from honda to replace it. the good thing is that is was only like $4 or $5. i heard it is hard to replace? any experience?
yeah tell me about it, one of mine is already broken and i ordered one from honda to replace it. the good thing is that is was only like $4 or $5. i heard it is hard to replace? any experience?
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