I searched for oil leaks and valve cover bolts but didn't find anyone that had issues with oil seepage on top and around their valve cover bolts. I have 2 bolts on my front valve cover seeping oil. Its on the upper and lower bolts both on the passenger side, see below pic. Looks like there is a rubber seal under each bolt so i assume the seal has cracked or something. Anyone else experience this?
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I searched for oil leaks and valve cover bolts but didn't find anyone that had issues with oil seepage on top and around their valve cover bolts. I have 2 bolts on my front valve cover seeping oil. Its on the upper and lower bolts both on the passenger side, see below pic. Looks like there is a rubber seal under each bolt so i assume the seal has cracked or something. Anyone else experience this?
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I've not experienced leaks but recent valve adjust exposed me to the way Honda seals up head covers on the 3.5. There's really only one way for a leak to develop and you've likely guessed correctly - the seal itself is kaplooey. They are a two piece assembly of seal and metal cap slipped over a self seating bolt. See image below.
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I didn't attempt removing the seals from the bolts - cuz I had no leaks - but toying with them, I'd guess there's a certain technique for moving the "rubber" seal past the seats at the end of the threads. The flare probably makes removal easy but sliding the new seal on might be a challenge. The center of the seal is hard material and will likely need sillycone lube to let it slip over. I glanced thru FSM but didn't see anything specific other than inspection and "replace seal".
Check to make sure but I believe Honda PN: 90442-P8A-A00, "Washer, Head Cover" fits 2006 thru 2014 3.5's. $3.78 from cheaperhondaparts.com
https://www.cheaperhondaparts.com/o...GdlbGluZS1zZWRhbiZ5PTIwMTQmdD1ydGwtc3Vucm9vZi1uYXZpJmU9NS1zcGVlZC1hdXRvbWF0aWM=
Best of luck
EDIT: your seeping doesn't look too bad. Suggest keeping an eye on things until valve adjust time - make it one project. Use a mirror and good shop light to get eyes on the rear valve cover too. If you have seeping back there - and it's not too serious, you'll want to address valve adjust and oil leaks in one project. Make sure to check around cover edges @ the head surface too. You can see most of the rear head cover from under the truck.
I didn't attempt removing the seals from the bolts - cuz I had no leaks - but toying with them, I'd guess there's a certain technique for moving the "rubber" seal past the seats at the end of the threads. The flare probably makes removal easy but sliding the new seal on might be a challenge. The center of the seal is hard material and will likely need sillycone lube to let it slip over. I glanced thru FSM but didn't see anything specific other than inspection and "replace seal".
Check to make sure but I believe Honda PN: 90442-P8A-A00, "Washer, Head Cover" fits 2006 thru 2014 3.5's. $3.78 from cheaperhondaparts.com
https://www.cheaperhondaparts.com/o...GdlbGluZS1zZWRhbiZ5PTIwMTQmdD1ydGwtc3Vucm9vZi1uYXZpJmU9NS1zcGVlZC1hdXRvbWF0aWM=
Best of luck
EDIT: your seeping doesn't look too bad. Suggest keeping an eye on things until valve adjust time - make it one project. Use a mirror and good shop light to get eyes on the rear valve cover too. If you have seeping back there - and it's not too serious, you'll want to address valve adjust and oil leaks in one project. Make sure to check around cover edges @ the head surface too. You can see most of the rear head cover from under the truck.
I have already had valves adjusted a couple years ago. Any harm in leaving as are and letting leak a bit? Will it cause any damage besides loosing oil?
Yes I put a wrench on the lower one and felt tight but did want to over tighten. Any idea what the torque spec is on these bolts?
If I were to change the seals can I just remove bolts and seals but leave the valve covers on or do valve covers have to come off to replace?
Thanks
Yes I put a wrench on the lower one and felt tight but did want to over tighten. Any idea what the torque spec is on these bolts?
If I were to change the seals can I just remove bolts and seals but leave the valve covers on or do valve covers have to come off to replace?
Thanks
I've attached the tightening procedure for front and rear - there is s specific sequence and torque spec.
Rock Auto has the seals: More Information for BECK/ARNLEY 0396614
or you can find them on Amazon as well as online Honda parts dealers (for $4 ea..). Part # 90442-P8A-A00
Rock Auto has the seals: More Information for BECK/ARNLEY 0396614
or you can find them on Amazon as well as online Honda parts dealers (for $4 ea..). Part # 90442-P8A-A00
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