F23a1, 98 accord 2.3L LX valve cover gasket replacement

[commoncoder]

My vavle cover gasket lasted for 133k, it had developed a oil leak so I decided to change it.

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[fitone]

Your valve cover has been removed once before and it sounds like someone used Hondabond between the gasket and valve cover. That’s why you were left with the mess that you had described. You only need to apply either a little Hondabond or RTV to the four corners where the cover goes over the front and rear camshaft caps. Let RTV or Hondabond sealant slightly hardened before installing the valve cover, but no more than approx. 10 mins. before installing the cover. Cold or damp weather will take a little extra time..

[commoncoder]

I suspect it was the garage that did my timing belt.

[dreamer2355]

It also may have been the Honda version of RTV sealant which is used from the factory.

Good job on the repair though!

[commoncoder]

I want to mention this important step. Once you get your valve cover positioned and hand tighten, you must apply 9.8N*m (86.7 inch*pound) torque to the 5 valve cover bolts. This will help keeping the vavle cover on straight and with enough tension.

[EricTheCarGuy]

Now you know why I preach not to use RTV in that manner, I feel for ya man. It most certainly did NOT come from the factory that way, it was the last person that had the valve cover off that put the screws to ya. You are correct in that you only need to put it at those corners you mentioned and only sparingly at that.

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