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Rocker cover removal
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 12:16 pm
by alinton
Hi all, I want to remove my rocker cover and refurb it. What do I need to get by way of gaskets, etc, for its refitting please?
Thanks
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Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 12:50 pm
by Pushki
You will need;
- 1 x Gasket - Honda Part # 12341-P13-000
4 x Spark Plug Seals - Honda Part # 12342-PT2-000
1 x Tube of oil resistant RTV Instant Gasket (Loctite?)
You can of course save some cash and buy from a motor factors.
Re: Rocker cover removal
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 4:25 pm
by Bludge
I would strongly suggest you go to honda for the gaskets and seals. i had a leaking rocker cover gasket so replacet it with an aftermarket one, and it was still leaking.
Got a honda one and its fine. well worth paying the extra to not have to replace it again in a couple of weeks!
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 8:51 pm
by alinton
Thanks!
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 12:03 pm
by Lude-dude
be careful when removing, the studs tend to snap
it would be good idea to get a couple when ordering parts, just in case
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 11:06 am
by bb1boy
TIP: Do NOT apply gasket sealant to the entire gasket, I did this and mine now leaks
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:00 pm
by alinton
So do what then?
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:18 pm
by RattyMcClelland
alinton wrote:So do what then?
Do as the manual says. Only apply sealant on the sharpe corners.
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:24 pm
by GreenyUK
Why do theses needs to be replaced? They are rubber arnt they?
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 11:17 pm
by wurlycorner
Yes and you can re-use, but rubber does go hard with age and heat and swell with exposure to oil though, so bearing in mind the engines are 20-odd years old, it's not surprising these are coming up due for replacement now.