Well, my valve cover is leaking oil around it..pretty sure this was from swapping it about a month back. I didn't properly torque the bolts so I'm about to get a torque wrench and do that now. Would it be okay to use silicone sealant around the cover in order to make sure there are no leaks?
oil leaking from around valve cover..okay to use silicone sealant?
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I had the same thing happen to me when i put a new valve cover gasket on my D15b7. I torqued the valve cover bolts down to much and the oil ooozed out. Make sure that all mating surfaces are clean before installing the new gasket and check the torque specs (10lbs should be enough).
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I had the same thing happen to me when i put a new valve cover gasket on my D15b7. I torqued the valve cover bolts down to much and the oil ooozed out. Make sure that all mating surfaces are clean before installing the new gasket . Rubber gaskets do not need any sealant, just the right amount of torque (10lbs -not much more than that). Good luck
I'll check for sure but I think the manual says 7 ft lbs, but thanks guys. Where can I get Honda bond? I was at the dealer yesterday and the guy didn't say anything about it. I did get a new new gasket set, though, with all the valve rings, screw grommets, and valve cover gasket.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Parts stores sell liquid gasket for pretty cheap. I just put it all around the gasket on my wifes car after breaking a cover bolt off(threaded portion)... No leaks whatsoever missing one cover bolt.
Get a torque wrench! It will save you $$$. I will never trust hand tightening again.
Get a torque wrench! It will save you $$$. I will never trust hand tightening again.
Honda bond is better, local store (Pep boys/ Autozone/ AAP) liquid gasket sucks big time.
It lasts longer or something? This autozone stuff did the job and I didnt have to go down to the dealership to get it.