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May 11, 2004 | 05:44 PM

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think i found what the burning smell was coming from....

i have been smelling burning oil thru my air vents when i break vtec wot....i noticed that im dripping oil from my vtec solenoid down my head and block....thinkin thats what the smell is from...any advice/input....

May 11, 2004 | 05:46 PM

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Re: think i found what the burning smell was coming from.... (HUBB)

I think the logical solution to this would be to replace your VTEC solenoid gaskets (there are two gaskets).

May 11, 2004 | 05:47 PM

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Re: think i found what the burning smell was coming from.... (HUBB)

change the solenoid?

May 11, 2004 | 05:47 PM

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omly a few bucks?

May 11, 2004 | 05:48 PM

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Re: think i found what the burning smell was coming from.... (HUBB)

why change the solenoid?

May 11, 2004 | 05:58 PM

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Re: think i found what the burning smell was coming from.... (HUBB)

I think the gaskets are around $25 for both of them. Go to your local honda dealer or try http://www.slhondaparts.com or http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com