VTEC Solenoid gasket DIY?
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VTEC Solenoid gasket DIY?
I have an oil leak coming from my VTEC Solenoid. From what ive read the gaskets have gone bad for most people. Its seems pretty easy. Is there anyhing I should be aware of or any pointers? Thanks.
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Re: VTEC Solenoid gasket DIY?
nah, OP was talking about the VTEC solenoid.
It's the little thing circled in green.
It's the little thing circled in green.
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I had rivers of oil spewing due to a hard, cracked gasket... I was quoted $30 for a new one.... I'm far too cheap for that, so I just whipped out some silicone gasket goo that was laying around, and went to town. It's been holding for 2 months now, no problems.
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Re: VTEC Solenoid gasket DIY?
It can leak a LOT because the valve gets full oil pressure whenever the engine is running.
There are 2 rubber gaskets for the VTEC valve.
1 goes between the valve and the head, the other is for the solenoid on top of the valve.
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