[frogvtec]

As long as OEM and correct one for your VIN / Vehicle. It only fits one way and you have to fit the gasket perfectly. Do a mock test by turning it over and be sure it stays in position. You don't want it to fall out when going over the plug tube seals. Do the plug tube seals while you're at it! When taking old seals out, make sure you put cloth or rag between pry tool when leveraging. You don't want any damage or indentations to cover.

Double check instructions and torque diagram. Good Luck.

 

[frogvtec]

FWIW. After I hand torqued cover back on, I gave it a minute or so to let the sealant begin curing. I inspected everything one last time before I did the final tightening for final cure process. Hope that makes sense. I used hand tools and put just a few beads around half moon.

Not sure what actual cure times are either, but I felt more comfortable giving it time.

 

[frogvtec]

I wouldn't recommend using power tools on the tightening part, but if you're comfortable with it, then do so.

FWIW & IMHO, I hand tightened first, then used hand tools to tighten a bit more before snugging it to spec / feel. You're essentially doing the sequence 3 times - at least that's how I did it. I didn't have a torque wrench, so didn't use one. Just don't over tighten anything!

Honda Bond the half moons and not the entire thing. Be meticulous and even. lol The guy in the video rubbed it like it was some kind of ointment. lol. I think you'll see the original gray seal in the same area too.

Try search and google the sequence and repair manual, this is a very common repair.

 

[frogvtec]

Yes, just the 4 dabs for the 4 location on engine block. Same as when he used the red.