How difficult is it to change the valve cover gaskets on these cars? Ive done them many of times on b-series motor but this one is a little more complicated. If someone has a DIY with pics, that would be great.
valve cover gaskets?
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Not very difficult. Do a search for valve adjustment. There is a good DIY thread that will include instructs to replace the valve cover gaskets.
Just make sure you don't lose any of the nuts, they slip out of your hands pretty easily and get lodge somewhere in the engine bay never to be seen again.
Just make sure you don't lose any of the nuts, they slip out of your hands pretty easily and get lodge somewhere in the engine bay never to be seen again.
since your doing valve covers i would do the adjustment since your in there.
http://www.danoland.com/nsxgarage/valve/valve_clearance.htm
http://www.danoland.com/nsxgarage/valve/valve_clearance.htm
replacing valve covers are a lot easier then what it looks if your good with turning tools.
That is exactly what I was looking for. I see it illistrates one of the valve covers. Is the other one pretty much the same process? Just want to make sure there are no hidden parts I have to take off.
I assume you are changing them because of a oil leak?
Yes, the rear one is leaking a little and I figure I would change the other one also.
Valve cover leaks are uncomon, look at the spool valves first.
I did an adjustment and replaced my seals this spring. It was a first time for me as well, it wasn't bad at all, just takes some time. I had done it a lot of times though before on my Prelude years back. Check Amazon for the best prices for the gaskets and valve adjustment tool, seems like the last place to look, I know.
Gasket Set..you need two obviously...
http://www.amazon.com/Ishino-Valve-...3?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1223413532&sr=8-13
Valve Adjustment Tool:
http://www.amazon.com/Alltrade-6488..._1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1223413620&sr=1-1
Gasket Set..you need two obviously...
http://www.amazon.com/Ishino-Valve-...3?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1223413532&sr=8-13
Valve Adjustment Tool:
http://www.amazon.com/Alltrade-6488..._1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1223413620&sr=1-1
Where are the spool valves located?
Oh those are the vtec solenoids. I know where those are, and no I they aren't leaking. I actually rubbed my fingers on the back side of the valve cover where I cant see and I feel oil running where the valve cover meets the head.
Brian I about to change my SV gaskets. Being a fairly good mechanic, whats the R&R timeframe on this job? Thanks.:smile:
