General Tech Help Good at troubleshooting? Have a non specific issue? Discuss general tech topics here.

How do I tell if a gasket needs to be replaced?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 05:31 AM
  #1  
MessAround's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Almost A Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 329
Default How do I tell if a gasket needs to be replaced?

When I took off the valve cover I realized that the valve cover gasket as well as all of the spark plug well seals appeared to be intact. All are in one piece, there is no cracking and they're all somewhat flexible.

Does this mean they're fine? Really not interested in wasting money to replace them if they're fine.
 
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 08:14 AM
  #2  
g22cd5's Avatar
Supper Moderator
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,894
From: Tallahassee, FL
Default

you should be fine. But you might want to get some sealer (honda bond works the best)and seal the gasket back in its tracks(just a few beads hear and there will do the trick) to make sure it stays in its proper pace. Also try not to over tighten the VC it's 8.7 ft lbs to tq. her on down
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
accordhybridowner
General Tech Help
17
Oct 27, 2011 09:16 PM
cjkone978
General Tech Help
13
Jun 30, 2011 08:08 PM
jrcastro
General Tech Help
12
Apr 21, 2008 10:35 AM
BrooklynAccord
General Tech Help
10
Feb 25, 2008 11:48 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:14 AM.