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Hi,
As a result of the answers I recieved froma previous post (found oil
in one of the cylinders when I tried changing the sparkplugs. I was
told to change the cylinder head cover gasket and the 4 rings. I was
wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction as to where
I could find the torque settings for the screws for the head cover
once I re-assemble it? Also will I need to dab a little silicone in
the 4 corners once I re-install the new gasket?
Car is a 97 Accord LX 4 door automatic. I do have a haynes manual but
I don't remember seeing the torque settings for this.

Your help is very much appreciated .. you guys are great!

Cheers,
LP

Metzeler.72@gmail.com wrote in news:1170338703.590276.12180
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> Hi,
> As a result of the answers I recieved froma previous post (found oil
> in one of the cylinders when I tried changing the sparkplugs. I was
> told to change the cylinder head cover gasket and the 4 rings. I was
> wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction as to where
> I could find the torque settings for the screws for the head cover
> once I re-assemble it? Also will I need to dab a little silicone in
> the 4 corners once I re-install the new gasket?
> Car is a 97 Accord LX 4 door automatic. I do have a haynes manual but
> I don't remember seeing the torque settings for this.
>
> Your help is very much appreciated .. you guys are great!
>


7 ft lbs per nut.

You can use a tiny dab of Permatex sensor-safe Ultra-Grey in the corners if
you wish.

Make 100% certain to clean off EVERY trace of grit from the gasket tracks
before installing.

I find a thin smear of engine oil on the gasket helps it to seat more
reliably in the sharp corners around the cams.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Metzeler.72@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
> As a result of the answers I recieved froma previous post (found oil
> in one of the cylinders when I tried changing the sparkplugs. I was
> told to change the cylinder head cover gasket and the 4 rings. I was
> wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction as to where
> I could find the torque settings for the screws for the head cover
> once I re-assemble it?

you're tightening against rubber, not metal, so there's no torque as
such. just tighten until you can feel the rubber bottom out.

> Also will I need to dab a little silicone in
> the 4 corners once I re-install the new gasket?

officially, yes, there should be sealant, but i don't think it's
silicone - i think it's supposed to be one of the non-hardening types.
[hylomar?] for myself, i don't bother on my cars, and if the gasket is
new, they always seal perfectly - they only leak if re-used.

> Car is a 97 Accord LX 4 door automatic. I do have a haynes manual but
> I don't remember seeing the torque settings for this.
>
> Your help is very much appreciated .. you guys are great!
>
> Cheers,
> LP
>