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RE: valve cover paint - 6/19/2007 11:35:04 PM

my_hidden_romance

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i sandblasted my old d16 vc.. it worked really well when i went to repaint...:)... my vc on my integra is gold:)

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RE: valve cover paint - 6/24/2007 11:39:53 AM

ltkenbo

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ORIGINAL: danomatic93

Also, if you plan on removing the valve cover, I highly reccommend getting a new valve cover gasket, valve cover bolt grommets, and spark plug seals (they normally come as a set)

Yes, make sure you get a new valve cover gasket, because the old one will be stretched out (and some high temp silicone sealant). The gasket will cost about $20 (comes will all of them usually) and the silicone about $4.

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RE: valve cover paint - 6/24/2007 12:48:29 PM

ej6buddy

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gasket is not needed if in good condition. they're not always unusable.

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RE: valve cover paint - 7/7/2007 9:22:26 PM

ebaben3

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gsumano, that looks awesome

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RE: valve cover paint - 7/7/2007 9:32:31 PM

ej6buddy

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it's not his, it's NickB16's, that's the diy he told you to look for in the diy section

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RE: valve cover paint - 7/8/2007 12:38:07 AM

ebaben3

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sorry, i read it wrong

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'91 Honda Civic DX
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RE: valve cover paint - 7/8/2007 10:06:17 PM

ltkenbo

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ORIGINAL: ej6buddy

gasket is not needed if in good condition. they're not always unusable.

Yeah but it's a good idea especially if that's your only car you have. If it's messed up and you don't have a new one you gotta put the cover back on and drive to the store while oil leaks all over the place. Just keep the receipt. Also, you usually will need some silicone sealant because the original gasket has some factory sealant on certain parts.

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RE: valve cover paint - 7/8/2007 11:01:25 PM

MHSBaseball