98 Honda Accord LX 4 Cylinder V-Tech Engine?

Question

Recently I had an oil change done on my 98 accord 4 cyl V-Tech engine. It appears some couple months later I have an oil leak. It appears not all the bolts that hold down the valve cover gasket are there? Does anyone know how many bolts hold down the gasket and where they are located? Or is there a web site that might show me a design? Sure looks to me like at least 1 bolt on right side (facing engine) of valve cover gasket is missing. It's threaded and no bolt is there, this is also the side where oil seems to be dripping. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Head Gasket was changed not long ago. A bolt as mentioned appears to be missing.
Vehicle has had all scheduled work as needed.

Valve cover gasket was changed not long ago, not head gasket, sorry.

Answer 1

just go to ur closet triple(AAA) store and check it out or pep boys..


but don't go to a store that u never heard about probably they'll messed up it for u could fix it at there store,..

Answer 2

You should have 6 bolts on the valve cover. The bolts should be torqued to 12-15 ft. lbs. Just make sure that the oil is coming from that spot. Oil can be easily sprayed from other parts of the engine.And it's VTEC not Vtech. Vtech is a phone company lol.

And the age of your car doesnt have anything to do with replacing your headgasket. It's actually fairly new when it comes to Hondas. Unless you beat your car daily or you have run your car without oil and coolant and you threw a rod out of the side of the block then I understand why you would change the headgasket.

I have a 1990 and a 1991 Honda Prelude, I've never had to change the headgasket so far.

Answer 3

Seems like your valve cover gasket, someone probably didnt intsall it correctly and didnt use RTV sealant around the bends. Take it to a shop and have them look at it. Honda will rape you so I would go to someone you know personally that has mechanical experience. It is a easy fix if that what the problem is.

Answer 4

Depends on which model of Honda Accord. Based on the JDM Accord Euro R or the USDM Acura TSX, this platform runs on a 2 litre i-VTEC engine. 220HP for the JDM version. Not sure for USDM version. It is the same engine as the JDM Integra Type R. To my knowledge, the USDM Acura RSX which uses the same chassis also uses the 2 litre i-VTEC but produces 160HP. i-VTEC incorporates VVT with VTEC. VVT is almost identical to Toyota's VVT-i. It gives you variable cam timing depends on engine load & speed while VTEC gives you a secondary cam profile after a certain engine speed (normally around 5000 to 5500rpm) to achieve higher max speed due to the increased valve lift & overlap timing created by the secondary cam profile. VVT stands for Variable Valve Timing. VTEC stands for Variable Timing & Lift Electronic Control. The K-series i-VTEC engines is a technology breakthrough in addition to their highly successful B-series DOHC VTEC engines. I think Honda got it's ideas from the BMW VANOS & Valvetronic system. Base on a normal aspirated engine, it's capacity to power ratio is certainly very good without compromising the fuel consumption. A 220 HP 2 litre i-VTEC engine's fuel consumption rate is 13km/litre. While a 160HP version of the 2 llitre i-VTEC can achieve an impressive figure of 16km/litre. The only problem with Honda is their transmission system. Most of their cars are front wheel driven less their S2000, which is rear wheel driven. But the new Legend comes with their new Super-Handling 4WD system which serves as a competition to Mitsubishi's Electronic 4WD system. The Honda 4WD system consist of electronically controlled centre & rear differiential system which is almost similar to Mitsubishi's Active Central Differential System & the Active Yaw Control System. Check it out with your nearest dealer.

Answer 5

Looking at the age of your car you may be due to have the head gasket changed. Your best bet is to take it to a Honda dealer and have them look at it.