I will get some photosIf the oil leak started after the valve check it's possible the valve cover gasket was not installed correctly or something got pinched in between, there's a thin cover that sometimes gets caught in the gasket towards the inside of the engine towards the throttle bodies... some pictures might help.
I missed that…..must be the lack of oxygen to my brain fighting this damn Covid a second time.Of course the oil filler cap and its O-ring on on the right valve cover, not the left.
Eh, won't hurt me! My wife is recovering from the 'Rona herself. And I'd kiss her!I missed that…..must be the lack of oxygen to my brain fighting this damn Covid a second time.
In that case, refer to my picture of the pinched Mat and cut me some slack or I’ll lick a get well card and mail it to you
I didn't think there was a gasket between the pair valve cover and valve cover I have taken the pair valve off and there's no gasketThe description and picture indicate the described leak is from the left Pair Valve Cover (reed valve cover) that bolts to the top of the valve cover. The service manual doesn't show a gasket separate from the cover....... which is Honda part #12331-MCS-000 which sells for about $14 USD.
Of course we checked that the hose is in good shape and firmly fitted to the hose fitting on the reed valve cover?
Yes, I mentioned that. If there is a sealing surface (gasket) it is integral to the cover and not a separate gasket. It is normal to have some oily blowby in the hose and in the pair valve cover but not excessive amounts that cannot be sucked up into the air box. How much oil is in the air box?I didn't think there was a gasket between the pair valve cover and valve cover I have taken the pair valve off and there's no gasket