I have a 1997 Honda Accord DX non VTEC, and I'm having a hard ime finding a valve cover outside the dealer. I've looked at local salvage yards with little or no luck. I've currently got a bid on Ebay for one right now, but I was wondering if some of you know a place that might have the part and be willing to ship it to me. Perhaps a website, forum, or something like that.


I would appreciate it, because my Accord is parked until I locate one.

 

I would look for people parting out their f22's, browse through the accord forum or search for parting out.



Don't forget a new gasket

 

you can try http://www.tas-auto.com

 

hondaautomotiveparts.com

 

i got one. it's polished too.

 

they sell em for around like 50 shipped sometimes on H-T classifieds, just got to be patient if youre not in a rush for one...

 

thanks guys! I actually was able to secure one at a salvage yard. I'll be slapping it on tomorrow.


Incidentally, I saw saw that were powder coated the other day. That didn't look too bad.

One last thing, on installing the gasket, After putting sealant in the valve cover groove and placing the gasket in, Chilton's says to put sealant on the corners of the mating surface. Why is this? Seal sometimes doesn't work well there?

 

use Hondabond in the corners and you won't have to worry about any leaks. just insurance. oh yeah, and don't overtighten the bolts, the studs DO break fairly easily.