Painting My Valve Cover

[96CXhatch]

Hello, this is my first post at the TCC forrums . I am wanting to paint my valve cover on my 96 civic cx and am wondering what the steps are in doing this. I have the painting steps covered, but am wondering about taking the cover itself off. Is there anything special I have to do when taking it off or replacing it? I've heard things about a seal that needs to be replaced or something. Also, do the spark plugs need to be removed, or do just the covers come off? If anyone could give me a list of steps to take to remove and then replace my engine's valve cover, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

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[96CXhatch]

I found this thread, but does anyone have pictures or detailed info to compliment which part has to be "siliconed"? This will be my first time doing this.

http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/ar...p/t-76048.html

[delsol161]

when i messed w/ my valve cover, we bought a new gasket for it from honda. on my motor, there are two lil bump things (round), one @ each end. i put silicone there because i was told that that area is prone to leakage.