Gasket ?

[imatuner2]

When installing a v.c. gasket should I put silicone or anything on gasket?

 

[codeman76]

I didn't use no silicone on mine when i installed a new one and i have no leaks. This was on a d15b7 though. Little different from your valve cover.

 

[evilrilla2]

Yes of course! you need to place silicone on those corners where it it known to cause leak. its only 4 corners, so 4 dabs.

 

[2slo4u]

yep, might as well spend a few extra bucks and save the oil leak headaches

 

[crash!]

It's not a bad idea I never did on mine though.

 

[imatuner2]

What kind of silicone should I get?

 

[crash!]

What kind of silicone should I get?

Just regular gasket sealer. Go to your local parts store they'll have it.

 

[Jose1027]

I never do and havent had any leaks,but then again its not a bad idea

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[imatuner2]

ok,cool..where is common leaks on a d16y8? cause Ive got two oil spots by left oil pan,the guy I bought the car from said it needed a new dipstick tube grommet,idk..there is quite a bit of oil on my block as well..im clueless on where to start???

 

[codeman76]

Sounds like your front main seal.

 

[young_]

Honda bond on the four corners of the valve cover gasket.

 

[crash!]

Rear mains are NOTORIOUS for y8s

 

[imatuner2]

Two spots of oil by the driver side drive axle ish area,lol below belts.

 

[codeman76]

Front main seal is on the timing belt side. Rear main seal is on the tranny side.

 

[crash!]

Two spots of oil by the driver side drive axle ish area,lol below belts.

Sounds like a front main. Wouldn't hurt to check out your oil pan gasket either
I just did mine recently.

 

[imatuner2]

What is the front main seal consist of? Timing gasket?? Idk..? And Ill check oil pan gasket..

 

[crash!]

What is the front main seal consist of? Timing gasket?? Idk..? And Ill check oil pan gasket..

It's just the front seal for the crank

 

[DarkCreep]

I put a small dab on each corner of the valve cover and oil pan gasket. I havent had any problems.

As for your leak in that area, it could be your dip stick grommet but I highly doubt it. Its most likely your front main (seal on the crank). Its not too hard to fix, while youre at it you might as well slap on a new OEM timing belt!
Also do your oil pan gasket, its like $25 from the dealer and super easy to do.