Engine oil leaking pics inlcuded !

**markismaximus** · 29-04-2010 02:22 PM

soughta looks like it might be leaking from the either cam grommet or spool valve o-ring. pretty sure there is a DIY on here on how to re-seal the cam grommet. Take a pic from side on, pretty hard to see from the above angles

**Premature Vtec** · 29-04-2010 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by markismaximus

soughta looks like it might be leaking from the either cam grommet or spool valve o-ring. pretty sure there is a DIY on here on how to re-seal the cam grommet. Take a pic from side on, pretty hard to see from the above angles

Thanks for input, side picture is posted on 1st page

**b4dnuf** · 29-04-2010 04:23 PM

Mate looks like its leaking from the head gasket.
not easy job or cheap to get it fixed. qet a few quotes. i had to replace the head gasket on my old DA9 plus timimg belt and water pump came out to like $800

**grifty** · 29-04-2010 05:03 PM

Just had a look at the new pics you posted, i would try degreasing the area to get rid of all the build up etc so you can see where the oil is coming from exactly.

**markismaximus** · 29-04-2010 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Premature Vtec

Thanks for input, side picture is posted on 1st page

that definitely looks like cam grommet or spool valve o-ring to me. but as some have mentioned try cleaning the area with degreaser and it will give you a better idea of where its coming from

**markismaximus** · 29-04-2010 05:43 PM

this is on a non-vtec motor but the principle is the same:

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...highlight=seal

**vinnY** · 29-04-2010 05:54 PM

i had a similar leak a while ago, turned out to be the vtak solenoid gasket that goes between the solenoid at itself and head

**Premature Vtec** · 29-04-2010 05:59 PM

Thank you for all the replies yeah tomorrow i will degrease and clean then see where the leak is comming from. +1 Rep to thoze who had the effort 2 post and help

**aznsiko** · 29-04-2010 06:00 PM

dude just look for the highest point the oil is coming from and look around that area... PM me if you need help

**Premature Vtec** · 29-04-2010 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by aznsiko

dude just look for the highest point the oil is coming from and look around that area... PM me if you need help

PM SENT !

It seems like benjamins DIY Upper head gaskets replacement/reseal. would resolve this problem ? as leak looks like its comming from the valve o-ring as markis has said