Oil leak
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Oil leak
I have a 2000 honda accord lx 2.3L 4cyl
it leaks oil bad 1-2 quarts a week the entire rear side facing the firewall is covered in oil we replaced the vtech solenoid and valve cover gaskets and is there any other parts that may leak id highly appreciate any ideas for a solution
it leaks oil bad 1-2 quarts a week the entire rear side facing the firewall is covered in oil we replaced the vtech solenoid and valve cover gaskets and is there any other parts that may leak id highly appreciate any ideas for a solution
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Did you replace the VTEC spool valve or just the solenoid? Maybe it's leaking where the spool valve bolts to the head?
The oil filter is back there, is it's gasket OK? If the old gasket sticks on & you end up with 2 gaskets, it usually pumps out all your oil in a matter of minutes. But check anyway because who knows how the gasket might be twisted around.
Another common leak is the oil pressure switch about in the middle of the block facing the firewall. They are known to leak through the middle of the switch, and the fix is to replace the switch.
Otherwise, clean it up then try to see where it's coming from.
The oil filter is back there, is it's gasket OK? If the old gasket sticks on & you end up with 2 gaskets, it usually pumps out all your oil in a matter of minutes. But check anyway because who knows how the gasket might be twisted around.
Another common leak is the oil pressure switch about in the middle of the block facing the firewall. They are known to leak through the middle of the switch, and the fix is to replace the switch.
Otherwise, clean it up then try to see where it's coming from.
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