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1997 Honda Accord oil leak with photo
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mercuryman
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Aug 21, 2012, 6:42 AM
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I have a 1997 Honda Accord 4 cylinder that leaks oil from top of engine.I have a photo of part, but am not sure what it is?
Can someone tell me what the part is, and why it leaks oil, and what is the cause.
http://i50.tinypic.com/ivfm3c.jpg
(This post was edited by mercuryman on Aug 21, 2012, 9:17 AM)
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Discretesignals
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Aug 21, 2012, 9:26 AM
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You need to replace the VTEC solenoid assembly. The oil is being pushed up through the wire and into the connector. It could also push oil up into the ECU which would be a bad thing.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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mercuryman
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Aug 21, 2012, 10:29 AM
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Thanks. Can I just try replacing the O-ring gasket, or the other gasket in the Vtec unit before getting the whole thing.
Can I take a chance with a Vtec unit from the junk yard?
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mercuryman
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Jan 22, 2013, 8:23 AM
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You need to replace the VTEC solenoid assembly. The oil is being pushed up through the wire and into the connector. It could also push oil up into the ECU which would be a bad thing. My 1997 Honda Accord solonoid gasket is leaking more oil now then before (Quart a day) Can I use a gasket sealer? I am getting a new car in 2 months. I need a quick fix. Can I disconnect the adapter
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MarineGrunt
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Jan 22, 2013, 8:35 AM
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A gasket sealer won't hold that oil in there. You're better off fixing it right. You'll end up spending more adding a quart of oil everyday over the course of two months than if you just bought the part. Plus, you'll make that money back once you sell the car. If you don't fix it plan on getting next to nothing for it.
Might as well take a shot at a salvage yard since you don't plan on keeping the car. You can pick up a used one online for about $60. I don't like buying used parts online but it would be better than rigging it.
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MarineGrunt
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Jan 22, 2013, 8:57 AM
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Look for a part number off of the old part and make sure it matches up with the new before purchasing one. You might be better off going to a salvage yard with part in hand. That's the bad thing about ordering off of the net. It's nice to be able to have both parts in hand to check it out. I've always wondered why they have to make parts look so similar but have something like a bolt hole be in a different spot. One must be for a 6 cylinder and the other a 4 cylinder. I'd just relist the item on ebay and hopefully you'll get your money back.
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mercuryman
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Jan 22, 2013, 9:03 AM
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ok Thanks for all the advice. I will be going up to visit my son this weekend, and will check out the oil leak.
He put in a oil leak stopper last night. He just uses the car to get to work.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 22, 2013, 10:52 AM
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Not much hope in those magic in a can. Hope it doesn't destroy any any chances of a real tix and might!
T
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MarineGrunt
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Jan 22, 2013, 11:31 AM
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Like Tom said, those leak stop products are nothing but trouble. They make it sound like it's a cure all but they are just trying to sell a product. Most of the time it won't stop the leak, but if it does, it can also clog up other small passageways leading to more issues. Not saying it will for sure but it's definitely a possibility. I'm not a professional mechanic like the other guys here but I know they've seen plenty of vehicles where that stuff was added and it either didn't work or they ended up costing the owner more money in the long run.
What's done is done though. I'd just hate to see your son lose any money on the car when he goes to sell it. I think his best bet now is to get the right part and flush the heck out of the system. The pros here can give you detailed information on what to do. I would think changing the oil a couple of times after driving 50 miles or so each time will take care of it. Maybe adding a little diesel will help clean it up too. Don't go doing that until the pros here chime in. They can let you what the best course of action to take.
Look at the people who buy cars that have some mechanical issues. They do so in order to put a few bucks into it so they can sell it and make a profit. If you can do the work it's almost always fixing all of the issues, especially if they're minor, before selling a car. You might have to spend a little money upfront but will more than likely get it back and then some. If your son puts a little money into it now that will not only allow him to recover that money when it sells but will more than likely allow him to make a larger profit.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 25, 2013, 4:20 AM
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So how do you really feel Nick? -- T
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mercuryman
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Jan 25, 2013, 11:04 AM
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I am going to change the oil, and replace the solenoid, but he is buying another car on Sunday, so I can take my time on fixing the Honda, then will sell it.
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Jan 25, 2013, 7:43 PM
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Just make sure the next guy knows what got done to it. I hate seeing people come to my shop with something that got the stop leak dumped in it instead of parts. They accuse me of trying to rob them when I give them the estimate and can't guarantee them that nothing else will leak right away or their engine won't blow because I can't tell what has or hasn't been cobbled. If some guy behind a parts counter suggested it, please send me his name and address and I will put him on the list of people I will haunt like Patrick Swayze when I am dead in the worst way. Stop leak is a pass-the-buck to screw the next guy, plain and simple.
Dumping that contaminated oil is the best thing possible right now, and I'm glad you will have the time to give this its due diligence. Maybe you'll even keep it for yourself. They aren't a bad car if you aren't too terribly tall.
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