ok my problem is i have oil in my spark plugs (i've found out it's valve cover rings) so now i need to get a valve cover gasket set. of course its sunday so i cant get parts from honda but i want to to this today(sunday) so how much of a difference is autozone gasket kit vs. honda gasket kit???? and yes i know honda should be better but by how much?

 

at least for axles and thermostats its a big difference, search the honda website, some parts dept at honda dealerships are open on sundays, not many but there are some

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by twistedbydezign &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">at least for axles and thermostats its a big difference, search the honda website, some parts dept at honda dealerships are open on sundays, not many but there are some</TD></TR></TABLE> no parts are open on sundays here

 

Dude, Autozone sells Felpro gaskets. They are the best aftermarket gaskets bar none. I don't like to promote the Zone, but I will this time. Go get a felpro gasket kit, and get-er done.

 

Well, everything I bought from AutoZone has worked just fine and tends to be at least half the price cheaper then the Parts Dept. (Exp- Radiators: Local Rad. Shop=$125 AutoZone=$108 and Honda Parts Dept.=$203). Need I say more?

Caleb

 

when it comes to timing belts, etc..... Honda OEM &gt; *

 

thanks peeps

 

Are you sure you know why there is oil on your spark plugs? Usually, it's not the four round gaskets in the valve cover that cause the problem.

 

...and buy OEM parts whenever possible. If you look online, you can find Honda parts close to the same price as aftermarket parts. My prices are even better.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AngryTroll &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Are you sure you know why there is oil on your spark plugs? Usually, it's not the four round gaskets in the valve cover that cause the problem.</TD></TR></TABLE> any one have another idea? what could the problem be??

 

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Hey Troll, I would like to know what other problems you have seen with these, that will cause the oil to puddle up on the outside of the spark plugs? Since the 4 round rubber seals are made to keep the oil out of that area of the spark plug hole recess, I am not sure what else is there for seperation.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 91AccordSE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey Troll, I would like to know what other problems you have seen with these, that will cause the oil to puddle up on the outside of the spark plugs? Since the 4 round rubber seals are made to keep the oil out of that area of the spark plug hole recess, I am not sure what else is there for seperation.

</TD></TR></TABLE> i would like to know also...what else could it be??

 

there are upper spark plug tube seals that come with your valve cover gasket set and there are lower spark plug seals located underneath your rocker arms

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by madd &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">there are upper spark plug tube seals that come with your valve cover gasket set and there are lower spark plug seals located underneath your rocker arms </TD></TR></TABLE> but does it sound like it could be from the bottom?? cuz i dont wanna do the bottom (i dont know that much yet) but i dont mind the valve cover. but know people are sayin that it might be from the bottom??

 

It's the spark plug tube O-RINGS. Somewhere, I have pictures that show exactly where the o-rings are located. When I find them, I'll post them for you.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AngryTroll &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's the spark plug tube O-RINGS. Somewhere, I have pictures that show exactly where the o-rings are located. When I find them, I'll post them for you.</TD></TR></TABLE> but is that the top or bottom???

 

 

The picture is the bottom of the rocker arm carrier. If you look closely, you will see four black o-rings in their grooves. These o-rings will be as hard as a rock, and they are the cause of oil leaking on your spark plugs.

It's an extremely easy repair. Once the valve cover is removed, all you need is a 10mm and 12mm socket to remove the rocker arm assembly.

 

My bad Troll! I forgot all about those. Not sure how I did either, considering I just had mine off about 2 weeks ago.
By the way, I would recommend getting these seals from honda. The ones that came in my aftermarket engine kit were round rubber o-rings (instead of square seals). They did not stay in position very well.