Doing a valve adjustment...where to get gaskets?

[blodi]

I am getting ready to do my first valve adjustment on my NSX. I just ordered the specialty tool from Amazon...only $17 shipped!
Where is a good place to get all the new gaskets? Valve covers...donut gaskets...etc. I see Dali has the whole set for like $150ish...is that the best deal out there? Any other suggestions?
Thanks.

 

[exSeSSive]

Most of the time, you will have to look pretty hard to beat Dali's prices. And his is a "kit" with all the stuff you need - otherwise, you need to build the parts list yourself.

 

[Larry Bastanza]

12030-PR7-010 VC gasket SET, one per side

HTH,
LarryB

 

[nigel]

Call Ray Laks Acura at 1-888-RAY-LAKS, ask for JR. He will get you the best price and free shiping.

Cheers
nigel

 

[blodi]

Thanks for some great leads guys.
What about Cam Plugs? Should I worry about changing them out? I like the look of the billet ones that SOS has, but lets face it...you'll never really seem them.
I just want my motor to be nice and healthy as I plan on doing FI this summer.
Thanks.

 

[heathbar0]

When should the valves be adjusted?

 

[nigel]

As before, you'll get the best price and service for all Acura NSX parts from 1-888-RAY-LAKS. Be sure to ask for JR. Free shipping as well. I don't work there, I just have never had anything but great experiences from them. He take care of the NSX people.
Oh yeah, get back to work on the covers.

Cheers
nigel

 

[Dtrigg]

Thanks for some great leads guys.
What about Cam Plugs? Should I worry about changing them out? I like the look of the billet ones that SOS has, but lets face it...you'll never really seem them.
I just want my motor to be nice and healthy as I plan on doing FI this summer.
Thanks.

Might as well change them while you're in there. I had mine done when I had the valve adjustment. Just my opinion.

 

[SWIFTVISION]

How much does Acura usually charge for valve adjustments?

 

[dablackgoku1234]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but the part number for the head cover gasket set (12030-PR7-010), says its for 93-05. I would assume this works for 91/92 as well?

Looks like the "set" contains 3 parts...

12341-PR7-A01
12343-PR7-A00 x 3
90442-PR7-A00 x 6

Is this correct? And I would need 2 sets for both sides inaddition to the timing belt gaskets...

12351-PR7-A00
12352-PR7-A00

A grand total of 22 pieces?

 

[theman1990]

Pretty sure it's that same... The coil packs I know have different #'s after a certain year, and they have the RR and FR on them, yet side by side they are identical, right down to the casting flashing (assuming you have both 3 prong or 2 prong ones)...

Also, pretty sure you need one set of gaskets per side. I just did mine recently and you need the valve cover gasket (2 pieces) and the spark plug gaskets (3 pieces) so a total of 10 pieces to adjust the valves. Not sure on the timing gaskets, you don't have to mess with that (unless you are referring to the timing belt part that the valve cover goes over. In that case that's the 2nd of the two piece gasket I'm referring to.)

 

[dablackgoku1234]

Ok, thanks. I guess the washers dont need to be replaced (90442-PR7-A00). and they're 4 bux each!! save myself 50 bux.

 

[Larry Bastanza]

Ok, thanks. I guess the washers dont need to be replaced (90442-PR7-A00). and they're 4 bux each!! save myself 50 bux.

Yes they do... Get the kit. You will be doing it over after a short time, when you have an oil leak.

Regards
LarryB

 

[goldNSX]

Ok, thanks. I guess the washers dont need to be replaced (90442-PR7-A00). and they're 4 bux each!! save myself 50 bux.

I normally only replace 4 of them, the ones in the near of the coils if the others don't look bad. The reason is that the coils don't like oil at all and the labor involved changing them is high enough. If one of the others start leaking it's replaced within a minute.

 

[theman1990]

Oh right, and the washers... Didn't really think of those as being gaskets, but yes, yes they are....

 

[KooLaid]

while you're there, take a glance at your spool valves for signs of leakage also.

I hear cam plugs are a b!tch to replace.

How much does Acura usually charge for valve adjustments?

I think some shops were asking ~$500.