Acura RSX / Honda Civic SI DIY valve cover install

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February 23, 2022 1 min read

Step 1: Remove manifold cover using 10mm socket.

Step 2: Remove oil dip stick, oil cap, and breather hose.

Step 3: Remove all bolts that attach power steering hose to valve cover using 10mm socket.

Step 4: Remove spark plug cover using 10mm socket.

Tip: Be gentle these bolts break easily

Step 5: Remove 6 bolts that hold on valve cover using 10mm socket.

Step 6: Remove the four bolts that holds the spark plug cables.

Step 7: Remove valve cover.

Step 8: Remove gasket seal from stock valve cover and install it on JDM valve cover, or replace it with a new gasket from honda.

Step 9: Install new valve cover and install bolts and hoses using the reverse order above (step 6 to step 1). I USED HONDA BOND ON EVERY 90 DEGREE ANGLE ON THE VALVE COVER, ALSO I USED A TORQUE WRENCH AT 7.2lbs ON THE BOLTS

original DIY By thecolombian

https://www.clubrsx.com/threads/diy-valve-cover-install.534114/

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