Replacing Valve Cover Gasket.

[henrymv]

I am gonna replace the valve cover gasket on a 90 Accord EX....car has 190K miles....it looks like oil is just beginning to seep out and one spark is starting to show a touch of oil. Question....any tricks I should know? Are the spark plug gaskets easy to replace?? What else should be replaced? YOur help and input is appreciated...

[mpumas]

Adjust the valves while you are at it. Put silcone sealant at the sharp corners where the gasket goes up over the camshaft.

[henrymv]

Ok....I have never installed any gaskets made of rubber....what type of sealant do i use on the rest of the gasket??

What tools do I use to adjust the valves???

[mpumas]

You do not need any other sealant. You need a feeler gauge, screwdriver and a 10 mm???? end wrench and a Haynes or Chilton manual.

[henrymv]

NO sealant.....wow, i am so used to those yucky cork gaskets....I got everything except the feeler gauge...another trip to the parts store!! LOL

Thanks for your input

[JimmyzGarage]

Make sure you get the kit from Honda. It has the gaskets for the spark plug holes too. The Honda parts dept. recommended to not use sealant when installing.

[henrymv]

I called O'reillys Auto parts and they have the whole kit with 4 washers, 4 spark plug gaskets and 1 valve cover gasket


Honda wants $59 for the kit but O'Reillys wants $22...think there is adifference in quality?