2001 honda civic valve cover gasket replacement

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Is it worth replacing valve cover gasket?
How much does it cost to replace a head gasket on a 2001 Honda Civic?
How much does it cost to replace a valve cover gasket?
Can I replace valve cover gasket myself?

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Pull the lever towards you to release the hood. You should hear a pop release coming from the front of the hood.
Push and hold the hood latch with the left hand and pull the hood up with your right hand to open.
Lock the hood stand into the two holes to keep the hood up located on the right-hand side of the hood.
Check the hood stand is secured and sturdy so that it doesn't collapse onto you.

Visually inspect for any burns or black spots are usually an indication of an oil leak caused by a bad valve cover gasket.

Disconnect the battery by using the ratchet with a 10 mm socket.
Rotate the ratchet counterclockwise to remove the bolts.
Place the positive and negative terminal cables away from any contact with the battery or metal components.
Avoid contacting the terminal leads; arching/shocking will occur if the two-terminal leads touch each other.

Use tape to label the spark plug wires numbers 1 thru 4.
Pull the spark plug wires up or towards your upper body to remove them from the engine valve cover.
Twist and pull the air intake breather tube to remove it from the valve cover.

Remove the single 10 mm bolt that is attached to the spark plug fixture mount.
Remove the three 10 mm bolts in the front and the two 10mm bolts from the back of the valve cover in a counterclockwise motion.
Pull the valve cover up to remove it from the engine and place it aside.

Wipe and clean off the cylinder head surface using a shop towel.
Use a flat head screwdriver to help scrape in between areas that are difficult to reach.

Grip the square tab with your fingers and pull up to remove the valve cover gasket.
Install the new gasket with the square tab located to the lower right of the valve cover.

Install the valve cover back onto the engine.
Bolts will shear if over-tightened.
Install the five 10mm bolts onto the valve cover starting with the middle first follow by the outer bolts in an X-pattern fashion.
Install the single 10mm bolt with the spark plug wire fixture mount.
Install the spark plug wires back into the valve cover in numeric order that it was removed.
Install the air intake breather tube.

Reconnect the battery cables starting with the black negative cable then the red positive cable.
Remove all tapes from spark plug wires.
Verify all bolts are installed and secured, then close the hood.

Is it worth replacing valve cover gasket?

The short answer is, yes. If your engine is losing oil, running the car for too long without an inspection and repair can cause permanent damage. If the gasket is worn out, it will leak engine oil and the top of the engine will be likely be covered in oil.

How much does it cost to replace a head gasket on a 2001 Honda Civic?

On average, a Honda Civic head gasket replacement costs between $980 and $1,260 – a real hit to the wallet if you don't expect it!

How much does it cost to replace a valve cover gasket?

What is the typical valve cover gasket replacement cost? The typical total cost of a valve gasket replacement is around $110 - $340 depending on the make and model of the vehicle. The parts cost very little - perhaps $10 to $40. The labour makes up the bulk of the cost: from $100 to $300.

Can I replace valve cover gasket myself?

Replacing a valve cover gasket is fairly basic but the procedure varies by engine. The toughest part is usually getting to the valve cover itself. Step 1: The first step may be the last step. Before tearing everything apart, first try gently cinching down the valve cover bolts or use a torque wrench.

honda civic valve cover gasket replacement