0cean_man

I just popped my hood today and noticed that there is a lot of greasy buildup on the front of my F22b2's head, near the headers. Does this mean my head gasket is leaking? I haven't noticed this before, and last time I looked under the hook was a couple of weeks ago. Maybe it's normal, but it sure doesn't look that way. I can post a pic if it's necessary.

AcCO12D95

Did you ever remove you valve cover? Possibly the Valve cover gasket can be bad.

0cean_man

Ah, ok. I'm sort of out of it, and have never taken apart my engire. How do the head gasket and valve cover gasket differ? I kind of assumed the head gasket was under the valve cover. It looks like the gunk is coming from under the valve cover, so you may be right.

I hope I don't get the "head slapping" emoticon for not knowing the difference. How much would a new valve cover gasket run me? $50? I know a head gasket set is $80-100, right?

dantastic

if its leaking oil rite under the valve cover, u just need a new valve cover gasket...... ~$40

0cean_man

Seet, thanks. Is that the price from Honda, or is there a better place to get one?