![]() I opted for just the Hondabond sealant, about $16 for a tube that will likely last me for 10 years. They did not sell the replacement VVT valve gasket. I then located oil leak to be coming from VVT housing above dipstick.I talked to the dealer and they said they normally replace VVT valve, valve cover gasket, and put Hondabond RTV sealant around the VVT valve. That was not an easy project for my first time. I replaced the alternator with a new TYC alternator from RA - Around $200. I had this issue on my '11 around 125k miles, alternator went. He agrees that the leak is killing the alternators.Ĭan these two opinions be reconciled? Is this all the same thing, or different things? We're getting a third opinion today. He says he's seen this issue before with Odys and is confident this is the problem. A mechanic we just took the car to in town told us it is leaking from the spool valve, which needs to be replaced, and the rear cylinder head valve also needs to be adjusted at the same time. The mechanic that replaced the last alternator (in the middle of a road trip - that was loads of fun and money - so he's out of state) told us the leak was coming for the VVT Solenoid. We have dumped thousands into this vehicle in the past two years and feel a little burned at this point by bad advice. Three alternators later, our latest mechanic tells us it is the oil leak that is destroying our alternators. Our former mechanic (former for a reason) told us it was leaking oil from the cam seal but that is was probably better just to let it continue to slowly leak and add oil every few months. One may say, 3.5 days of work and $500+ part for a 14 years old car with 204K miles on it, really? But the reward IMO is the accomplishment of such task, it is not about money! Home made mechanics know exactly, what I'm talking about!Īgain, I have to thank you all very much for all your tips and your help.We've got a 2009 Ody EX-L that leaks oil. Also changed the plugs, Serpentine belt, Bank one Sensor one oxygen sensor, Cleaned the throttle body and air intake Manifold, mass air flow sensor, Changed the front Crankshaft gasket, adjusted the valves, New engine and cabin air filter, New Air intake hose, Cleaned all the electrical connectors and whatever else I saw needed attention, including engine oil and filter change and full service.īut the result speaks for itself, The engine now runs much more quieter and even smoother than when I bought the car brand new 14 years ago. Then I changed the power steering pump too, What the heck, it was 14 years old. Removing the Power steering pump helped a lot in order to free up the rear wire harness and removing of the Rear Valve Cover. first thing first, I have to thank Scottn3 for his tip. One thing led to the other and I did much more than I had initially planned. As always, evaluate and check out whatever information you find, before you leap. This forum is a very useful tool, as are U-Tube videos. Get yourself that 1/4" torque wrench - and a 3/8-incher when they show up on sale. I have always bought the tools to do a job before paying someone to do it for me. If you use a degreaser, keep the water off of the relay and fuse boxes. Clean off the valve cover and surrounding areas before removal, to keep the grime and grit out of the engine. Valve cover gasket replacement is a good learning job for a beginner. For example, some "Standard" branded parts may be the Denso brand, which is Honda OEM for some parts, like the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve, which, from, is likely to be a third of the OEM price - with no service fee from a dealer! Some of the parts brands you may not recognize are the same as OEM parts at maybe a third of the cost, just in a different box. Most of us here have found what they sell to be of good quality. Peruse this website as a learning experience before you buy parts. I would also suggest you look on for any parts you may need, because the pictures often show what these parts actually look like, with names for the parts in a kit. I see no need to spend any more than this to replace the valve cover gaskets - nothing to lose, nothing to gain with OEM. Be sure to get an oil and gas resistant (silicone) sealant for valve cover gaskets. I have never had issues with any of these products. ![]() ![]() I have always used Permatex silicone sealants from the local auto parts store. Click to expand.The Victor Reinz kit for a 2007 Ex-L is about $15, plus a few dollars shipping, on. ![]()
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