Valve Cover Gasket Questions...

[chiaxi2002]

What are all the things I need to make sure I replace the Valve Cover Gasket seals correctly? What tools do I need? If anyone has done it before please leave me some feedback. THANKS!

[nostringz]

go to the honda dealership, and buy the set, and i believe all you need is a 10mm socket and maybe a 12mm socket. do not over-tighten!

[Pd645]

ten mil socket and a ratchet. make sure when you remove the valve cover that you take note to rememeber the order of the spark plug wires. make sure you get all of the old gasket out of the cover and scrape any off of the mating surface on the head, and clean the mating surface real good. it doesnt hurt to put a small amount of black or grey rtv around the corners on the valve cover to help seal it up and hold the gasket in place while you position it into place. after that just tighten the bolts to spec and run it and check for leaks.

[Pd645]

do not over-tighten!

what he said

[D1sclaimer]

Fuck me lol. You ninja'd me with the same info.

[Jon]

There isn't much involved with changing the valve cover gasket.

To do it right all you will need is a wrench and a socket the right size.
Pull the spark plug wires, unbolt the cover, tap cover with a deadblow hammer or other non marring object (ONLY if the valve cover just doesn't pop off), replace gasket, reinstall the nuts and you're done.

Now you should us an in./lb. torque wrench to tighten down the valve cover nuts because not all that much is needed to hold it down, so be very careful tightening them if you don't have an in./lb. torque wrench.

EDIT: LOL, wow 5 posts... I should really preview my post before posting.

[theSOB]

ya dont over tighten or its a bitch. i over tightene twice in a row! and broke the studs. had to run to the junk yard twice that day to get replacements

[D1sclaimer]

ya dont over tighten or its a bitch. i over tightene twice in a row! and broke the studs. had to run to the junk yard twice that day to get replacements

I've seen your car at Flashbacks before. It was interesting to say the least.

[theSOB]

I've seen your car at Flashbacks before. It was interesting to say the least.

ya? u got a cb? i havent seen many around. ya its kinda my project. i get mixed reviews. but one compliments is worth any number of haters i see up there

[accordztech]

Id use the time to paint or at least repaint the black valve cover itself too.

[HondaFan81]

Final answer...

10mm socket/ratchet for removal of 4 acorn nuts and the ground wires. Pliers to remove breather hose, PCV can be pulled off.

The key is to reinstall 4 acorn nuts and torque to 9 lb-ft or 108 in-lbs. Tighten it evenly too. Inexperienced people break these valve cover studs with too much torque.

Only experienced people can torque them without torque wrenches successfully.

[drummersteve7]

just a note: might wanna give yourself a valve adjustment while the valve cover is off...

totally up to you. but the timing is perfect since your replacing the gasket.

just an idea. Enjoy!

[HondaFan81]

just a note: might wanna give yourself a valve adjustment while the valve cover is off...

totally up to you. but the timing is perfect since your replacing the gasket.

just an idea. Enjoy!

Good point.

[rayray91]

Whole series on replacing gasket, even does on a f22, one thing though he doesn't have the upper seals, get your kit from oreilys or dealership cause advance doesn't include the uppers.

http://www.ehow.com/video_4462030_to...er-gasket.html

F22 Spark Plug Tube Seal Replacement this if you want to do the lowers
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...tube+seals+diy

[phalpin]

Old Indian trick

Use spray trim adhesive on the valve cover and the spark plug gasket holes before putting in the gasket. Wait until the glue is tacky then put the gasket in place. Just a light coat of glue so the gasket doesn't fall off when its tipped over.

And use silicone on the corners. I also use a flat exacto knife to scrape off the old gasket. Be careful though not to scratch up the surface. oh yea and alldata says Valve Cover Cap Nuts 7.2 ft.lb so not so tight.