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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: logger on April 18, 2007, 10:17:08 PM

Title: oil leak ahhh!
Post by: logger on April 18, 2007, 10:17:08 PM

Has anyone had a problem with oil leaks after replacing timming chain case covers ?

Title: oil leak ahhh!
Post by: badboypolar on April 19, 2007, 10:01:01 AM

Yes. I have the same problem. I think I need to pull the bottom off and replace the paper gasket with Silcone gasket (Honda bond).

Title: oil leak ahhh!
Post by: rob_e30 on April 23, 2007, 10:48:18 PM

Where the upper and lower timing case covers come together are a PITA.  I've pulled mine back apart and will use both Gasket Cinch as well as silicone to seal it up.  Any time you have 3 pieces come together at one point it will be trouble.

Title: oil leak ahhh!
Post by: badboypolar on April 23, 2007, 11:02:17 PM

I just fixed mine this weekend. I used Honda Bond as I had a tube laying around, but any other good Silicone Sensor safe sealant will work good. I removed all the paper gaskets and made sure there was no resude left over and it was nice and clean before I applied it and reinstalled. It is also a good idea to let it cure before you start the engine after you install. I haven't had an oil leak since.

Title: oil leak ahhh!
Post by: Pedro on April 25, 2007, 12:20:43 AM

i used this stuff, http://www.ellsworth.com/display/productdetail.html?productid=357&Tab=Products

No leaks up top, just at the bottom pan where i didnt use it.