Valve cover questions

[Surrufus]

before i ake my valve cover off to paint it a nice red i have a few questions

1. if i unbolt and remove my valve cover will any fluid be spilt?
2. do the valve cover bolts need to be tightened to a specific torque?

thanx

[heist]

actuall can i ask a question about this aswell?

well anyway

1. do i need to get a new valve cover gasket if i take off the valve cover off.?

[ekslut]

1) No fluid will be spilt
2) Yes, I would be saying that they would be (although I never have) But I broke one once tightening too much :thumbdwn:

1) No you dont need a new gasket (depends how old it is I guess) Probably be better if you did though

[egSi]

might get some rtv

room tempreture volcanizer, for resealing cover.

btw:

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16974&page=1

[sula99]

anyone wanna do this for me?? :D :D

[tegstar83]

Its easy just have a torque wrench with u if u wanna do it right

[turtleEK1]

i wouldn't think there is any specifc torque to tighten them at? i just did mine up so they were tight (on a D16y4 btw)... had to take it off to check timing belt... its just a cover, not exactly a vital tensioned part... there will be like a goo in some corners of it, that has to be replaced (can't remember what it was now!) just make sure theres a seal!

[bennjamin]

before i ake my valve cover off to paint it a nice red i have a few questions

1. if i unbolt and remove my valve cover will any fluid be spilt?
2. do the valve cover bolts need to be tightened to a specific torque?

thanx

1. no fluid will be split.
2. the valve cover bolts need to be tight - unsure of exact torque settings but i advise to hanbd tighten , then + alittle with a ratchet.

When putting back on , dont forget to use some "grey stuff" or similar sealent on both the sparklug cylinder O rings , and also the upper gasket too to seal it properly. Once on , place the camcover on , and lightly tap with a wooden/rubber hammer or a tool and and make sure its firmly in place. Then apply each bolt in opposite sides to even out the seal. *rough guide*:thumbsup:

[wynode]

Don't overtighten the vavle cover bolts or they WILL break!

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

Don't overtighten the vavle cover bolts or they WILL break!
Also over tightening the bolts will cause your valvecover to warp

[r`Geno]

Don't overtighten the vavle cover bolts or they WILL break!


And if you accidentally do break one, here's how to fix it:

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1200341


Been there done that :(

[tegstar83]

Also over tightening the bolts will cause your valvecover to warp

hence y u need to torque them all and in the specified order

[TODA AU]

Just buy a brand new Red one... They're not that expensive.
Painted covers always look nasty.

[heist]

well toda, do u sell one for a d16a8?

[ekslut]

$10 bucks compared to $200+......

I think I'll stick to painting mine :D

[egSi]

$10 bucks compared to $200+......

I think I'll stick to painting mine :D

lol if u take ur time an be careful theres no reason for not doing it, its so friggin easy.

and looks good when done with care :thumbsup:

[LSD Motorsports]

Don't overtighten the vavle cover bolts or they WILL break!

Yes be careful with the bolts, you dont want to strip them. The Gasket is usually fine to reuse 90% off the time. Just add some silicon sealant over it.

[panda[cRx]]

lol if u take ur time an be careful theres no reason for not doing it, its so friggin easy.

and looks good when done with care :thumbsup:

and he can do it in hot pink:D

[kenshin]

listen to the other ppl... i over torqued the nuts on mine and had to wedge out a couple of bolts to unscrew it...

[ekslut]

']and he can do it in hot pink:D

I did my old EK4 valve cover in hot pink :D It looked mad :thumbsup: