DIY Upper head gaskets replacement/reseal. (non-vtec DOHC engines)

[wynode]

Pics back.

[EuroDude]

Doh, I needed to do this on my D16A8, but didnt know this DIY existed lol. Meh car is sold now anyway..

ps. Wouldnt it be easier to simply seal the plastic cam plug from the outside so u need not to remove the rocker cover?

[wynode]

This is the propper way to save you hassles in the future. Sometimes the actual cam plug itself requires replacement.

[Mrkrooz]

very comprehensive...!! great write up..

[czy_sol87]

just a question, what do u do with the old gasket??
take it off the rocker cover and throw it out, or put it on top of the new gasket?

[wynode]

New gasket is to REPLACE the existing (old/used) gasket!

[czy_sol87]

New gasket is to REPLACE the existing (old/used) gasket!

oh cool thanks for that
just another question could u spread the new sealant on the rocker cover first then put it back onto the head???
this would just seem easier?
or is it eaiser to just spread it on the head then place the rocker cover on top, like how its done in the DIY

[wynode]

Easier to put it on the head.

Any more pedantic questions?

[040501912]

can i do this with sohc rocker cover ?

[bennjamin]

can i do this with sohc rocker cover ?

almost exactly the same principle. This guide would cover 95% of it lol