First let me say that I may have saved myself any serious engine problems by wanting to try out the new E3 plugs. I bought them today, was going to install them tomorrow in the day, but decided to do them tonight.

Well I notice a leak around the front left corner of the valve cover. Checked the oil, nearly dry. Maybe the synthetic oil helped keep my engine running close to normal a little longer than regular oil?

If I didn't change the plugs, I don't know when I would've checked the oil next, but it probably would've been too late.

My question is, do all I need is a new valve cover gasket and some gasket sealant? I figure I could do this myself in a short time if that's all that's needed.

Or is this a head gasket problem? I look at honda's site, they show a simple valve gasket below the valve cover for $7. Autozone shows head gasket, but they're $40.

 

A new valve cover gasket and some red RTV silicone sealant should do the trick.

 

thanks for quick reply, easy fix ftw! lol

 

Make sure it's anaerobic sealant. Not sure if reb RTV is or isn't.