What do I need to replace the valve cover on my B18C1? I know I need a new valve cover gasket, and some Hondabond, but is there anything else like any other gaskets or seals, etc., that need/should be replaced?
nope, thats all you need, i also highly recommend a torque wrench.
You do NOT want to snap those studs... and it's not very hard to do either from what I've heard.
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Okay, I went to the dealer today, and picked up a valve cover gasket and 4 new seal/gasket things (recommended for changing the valve cover - not sure what these are but I guess I'll find out when I pull it off). Also got some hondabond (pretty expensive). I do NOT have a torque wrench though, and it seems wise that I go invest in one...since lots of other things need correct torquing...anyone know how much these retail for? Am I looking for anything specific? And does anyone know the torque amounts for the bolts (or where to find them)?
Mods: 16" Volks, Stage-2 Six Puck Clutch w/HD Pressure Plate, Lightened Flywheel, DC Sports Short Shifter
i bought my wrench used off of www.craigslist.org , your area might have its own section in there too. but i doubt you spend more than 70 bucks on a new one at Sears or an autoparts store, its a very good investment. and as for the torque specs, you can search this forum and find them, thats what i did
how much did you pay for your hondabond? i paid only 15 shipped (10 plus 5 shipping) from the dealership, didnt seem so pricey considering how little you need, so even the little tube should last a good while as long as you follow the directions and remove all the air, and always use the cap (which is how i dried up my last tube after only one use)
Yeah the Hondabond was around $15, maybe a lil less, from the Acura dealership. I will probably rent a torque wrench from autozone or something for this, and buy one later.
Yeah the Hondabond was around $15, maybe a lil less, from the Acura dealership. I will probably rent a torque wrench from autozone or something for this, and buy one later.
could've bought permatex for valve covers and it would've been 10 dollars less.
Torque wrenches are something you don't want to go cheaply on, cheap ones are cheap for a reason, I wouldn't trust them and there's a reason shops don't either. I'd shoot for something in the $50-100 range for good accuracy.
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'98 Integra LS - non-VTEC autocross / daily driver (aka Track-Tested / Mother Approved) Daily-driven 87 octane Porsche destroyer
Latest Auto-X: 5th overall in class (7th/12 Day 1, 2nd Day 2). 10th/92 overall Day 2.
Complete mod list and updated race results here: http://www.freewebs.com/white98ls - don't forget to sign the guestbook! Autocrossing for a day is the best $25 you can spend
Autocrossing for a day is the best $25 you can spend
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