RedSunS2K

It's time to do some routine maintenance on my S as I reached 75k miles the other day. So first thing first I have decided to change the plugs. I noticed some oil on the plugs. Particularly the third plug. (Standing on the passenger and staring at the plugs side - 1 2 3 4.)

I was reading up on it and someone said it's not bad as long as the oil is not on the electrode. I still would like to fix it though just so I can have peace of mind.



So what's the problem? Valve cover gasket?

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...DER+HEAD+COVER

The one on the far left is a new plug. The plug on the right was the plug # 3 and middle is # 4.

Which parts do I need to buy?

FitzyS2k

This is a very easy fix. I'd be willing to do it for you if you live nearby. in my pic below they are #4. just buy 4 of them and do it altogether.

dmacedo

i just had same problem! on cyl 4 though... oil on top of plug when i was replacing my plugs, i JUST replaced those 4 VC seals couple days ago, along with a new valve cover set too...

NOTE: the 4 seals do NOT come with the valve cover set...

RedSunS2K

Ordered the parts. Fitzy thanks for the offer, but I want to replace them on my own just as for a learning experience. Any tips? Anything else to check while the valve cover is off?

daktruckie99

You might have installed them wrong, when Billman did mine he said it was tricky. You don't full install them with the VC off, they seat themselves when the VC is placed back on.

FitzyS2k

actually when i put mine in i installed them fully then coated them in oil so they would go over the spark plug tubes easier. if you don't they will rip. learned from experience.

Pinky

Yupp me too when I was taking the cover on and off as it's tough to just put on straight due to some of the obstacles in the engine bay. It's like life you gotta lube it up to make things easier.

CTMechE

dmacedo

oh sorry, what i meant is i had oil on coil pack and top of plug so i decided to do the seals a few days ago... its all good now!

RedSunS2K

Ok, looks like I'm going to need help with this. I want to replace the seals, and while I'm at it do a valve adjustment. Anyone with experience able to help me? The reason why I want to adjust is because my s2k is feeling sluggish and I can't figure out why. Someone recommended that I had the valves adjusted.


PS. Obviously I will drive to you.