{"id":58844,"date":"2019-12-10T11:37:40","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T19:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=58844"},"modified":"2019-12-10T11:37:42","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T19:37:42","slug":"valve-cover-replacement-2002-honda-accord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2019\/12\/valve-cover-replacement-2002-honda-accord","title":{"rendered":"Valve Cover Replacement 2002 Honda Accord"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I had a bolt missing from my head cover and when I replaced it with the wrong bolt it caused a gap in the gasket and caused an oil leak. Is the head cover gasket the only thing I need to replace once I get the correct bolts?<\/p>\n

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There are some seals or grommets around the head where the spark plugs go. These should be replaced. They should come with the valve cover gasket kit.<\/p>\n

Valve Cover Replacement<\/h2>\n
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  1. Remove the spark plug wires by twisting side to side and gently pulling. Note or label their location and place aside.<\/li>\n
  2. Starting from the outside and working inward, using a 10mm wrench or socket with an extension and ratchet, remove the fasteners securing the valve cover to the cylinder head.<\/li>\n
  3. If equipped, remove all hoses and brackets.<\/li>\n
  4. Carefully lift the cover off the cylinder head. Use care to not loose the sealing grommets when lifting the cover. Place the cover upright in a clean, protected area. If the cover is stuck onto the cylinder head, using a suitable prytool carefully pry the cover upward at the corners. Move each corner no more than a 1<\/sup>\/16<\/sub> inch at a time.
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    Use a pick tool to carefully remove the valve cover-to-spark plug tube grommets<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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    Carefully remove and inspect the valve cover gasket<\/strong> and replace it if it is damaged<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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    Install the valve cover properly in the cylinder head groove-1996 Accord shown<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    Non-VTEC engine valve cover torque sequence-non-VTEC 2.2L engines<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Rocker arm (valve) cover torque sequence-non-VTEC 2.2L engines<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Tighten the rocker arm (valve) cover bolts in the sequence shown-3.0L engine<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    To install:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Thoroughly clean and inspect the gasket surface of the cover and cylinder head. Rubbing alcohol or a suitable brake cleaner works well for this application.
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      Protect the eyes and exposed skin from contact with cleaning agents. Do not use near an open flame.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/li>\n

    2. Inspect the rubber valve cover gasket<\/strong>, the sealing grommets, and the seal around the spark plug holes. If the gasket or seals are brittle, cracked or damaged, replace them. If the old gasket and seals are not worn or damaged they can be reused once cleaned.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      To clean the valve cover gasket<\/strong>:<\/p>\n