3sracer

hi, everybody new to this forums i need your help, i have a 2002 honda civic ex 1.7 engine opened the hood the other day and noticed a small leak of oil coming from the side of the valve cover where the egr valve is located i saw in this forum that there is a cam plug in that area.how do i go about on changing that plug do i have to remove the whole valve cover,does it just snap out or what is the process,also their are two bolts holding something in that same areado i need to remove those to.thanks

7genmarathon

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I literally changed mine 2 days ago. Just grab a flathead screwdriver and evenly pry it out. Some oil will come out if the engine is warm have a rag underneath to catch it. Once out just slap a new one in. Easiest oil fix ever.

3sracer

thanks 7genmarathon did you have to take out the egr valve to get to the plug

7genmarathon

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You dont have to take it off, but I did to make it easier to clean up the oil that pooled up behind it on the block. If you want to take off the EGR you might as well replace the gasket for it and clean it out with some brake cleaner. Be sure you don't have an emission test coming up, or you will fail it for a few days.