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where are we getting our rocker cover gasket kits?

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where are we getting our rocker cover gasket kits?

Post by lewd lude lover » Mon Feb 05, 2018 2:34 pm

I have had a look on ebay, called a couple of factors and got an idea of price but does anyone have good contact for quality gasket kits at not daft OE prices?
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Post by vanzep » Mon Feb 05, 2018 6:08 pm

ebay or htune for the spark plug seals - approx £4 ea
ebay/honda/htune for the oem gasket - approx £20

the expensive part is the rubber/metal washers - Honda want £££'s sure ones for B series might be same and possibly aftermarket options at a lower price.
dont bother with the washers in the BGA aftermarket kit as they are rubbish.

i bought a genuine OEM kit from htune with all parts in it - came in at a hefty £80-£90 if i remember right.
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Post by lewd lude lover » Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:31 pm

yeah that price can do one. im looking at about 26 quid all in.

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Post by CARRisma » Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:32 pm

vanzep wrote: dont bother with the washers in the BGA aftermarket kit as they are rubbish.
From my experience, the BGA washers are OK but the rest of their gasket set is poo.

http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/honda-p ... 11161.html

I'm currently using OEM Honda valve cover gasket with OEM Honda spark plug orifice seals / O-rings, along with the BGA metal capped washers. The washers were fitted during August 2013, the valve cover has been off many times and the washers aren't leaking.

Although maybe you have had a bad experience with them? I wouldn't be surprised going by my experience with the rest of the BGA gasket set.
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Post by James 5th gen » Tue Feb 27, 2018 2:27 am

I recently fitted another valve cover and used an eBay set from America, I had to wait a few more days but it came in at about £30, it included the metal/rubber washer too. I’ve not had any problems with it. Fits just as it should and hasn’t leaked anywhere. Just make sure it’s done to torque I think :D

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Post by lewd lude lover » Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:23 am

link?
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