thanks for the response guys.. i painted it today and used my old gasket, i thought it would be okay until i read your responses.. also i broke one of the bolts coz i tightened it too much dono where im going to get a new one from now! might try wreckers? would honda have it?
also the guy at auto1 told me to use "chevy red" as its a nice dark red when it dries.. but it turned out orange, and i later realised the can he gave me was chevy orange not red.. so tomorrow im going to get some propper red , sand it down and start again.. ill replace the gasket aswell.. thanks guys