Need to replace Head Gasket :(
04-24-2014, 02:27 PM
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Here are a few pics of the leaks. I have since then cleaned the surface to see exactly where the leaks come from. I have also hand tightened all 4 allen key bolts in that area. The two 8mm bolts were very tight, the 6mm bolts were tight but did budge.
04-24-2014, 02:29 PM
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04-24-2014, 02:31 PM
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My 08 with 75k kms on it I just picked up also has oil sweating at the head gasket. I am having Speedstar pull the head and change it as well as inspect the head along with a valvejob since the valves have never been adjusted before. In the threads about 06+ there is mention of some cases of burnt exhaust valves, so I definitely want to get this done.
Honda from the factory puts sealant around the timing chain area between the head and block btw.
04-24-2014, 02:52 PM
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Your oil is overfull. I agree I wouldn't crack open a motor just cause speedstar said so :s did they do a VA? 
Hard to see,Doesn't look to be head gasket leak. Snug up your VC bolts.
IMO, if you can avoid opening a Honda motor do so. It will save you headaches in the future
Hard to see,Doesn't look to be head gasket leak. Snug up your VC bolts.
IMO, if you can avoid opening a Honda motor do so. It will save you headaches in the future
04-24-2014, 02:58 PM
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Your oil is also overfilled if that's the level it's at in the picture. It should be in the hash marks between H and L.
I personally wouldn't worry about the amount of seepage you have, if anything that front cover needs to be resealed as it's only sealed with Hondabond. I do many side cover reseals on Accords/Civics for the same issue.
Also, puff of blue smoke on start-up is valve seals. If it smokes when you're on it hard, it's your oil control rings.
I personally wouldn't worry about the amount of seepage you have, if anything that front cover needs to be resealed as it's only sealed with Hondabond. I do many side cover reseals on Accords/Civics for the same issue.
Also, puff of blue smoke on start-up is valve seals. If it smokes when you're on it hard, it's your oil control rings.
04-24-2014, 03:40 PM
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04-24-2014, 03:41 PM
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Ya I know my oil is a little high but since I'm leaking right now I'm not concerned. I really appreciate all the feedback, hopefully tightening the bolts a little will be enough to reduce the seepage.
If you guys feel its okay then I'll leave it, I'm just going to be monitoring my levels more closely now.
If you guys feel its okay then I'll leave it, I'm just going to be monitoring my levels more closely now.
04-24-2014, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by fernando.
Your oil is also overfilled if that's the level it's at in the picture. It should be in the hash marks between H and L. I personally wouldn't worry about the amount of seepage you have, if anything that front cover needs to be resealed as it's only sealed with Hondabond. I do many side cover reseals on Accords/Civics for the same issue. Also, puff of blue smoke on start-up is valve seals. If it smokes when you're on it hard, it's your oil control rings.