first post burning oil??

gartec

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getting it checked out tomm. will have results fromn those guys. looking to swap the motor. but for now just get the oil burning problem fixed. man sitting in traffic this morning was the worst so nauseous from the fumes from under the hood

how much should i expect to pay to replace the cam seal??

and how much with labor does a motor swap usually run. its been a long time since my 93 mr2 turbo so i dont know what these things go for anymore
 

shane's gsr

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It could be bad blow back which is basically what the first two guys said. You should probably keep a bottle of oil with you and just grin and bear it.
 

gartec

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so whats the average price to fix the cam seals?? if anyone else has had that problem
 


mirrorimg

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The arrow is where the cam seal is. I got an aftermarket one, with multiple o-rings to provide better protection against leaks. It was a Blox cam seal, and was about $20 after shipping. You also want to get a new valvecover gasket. The circled portion looks like a leak from the gasket on the left side of the valve cover. A new gasket will be about $12. For good measure, you may want to get some silicone gasket maker/sealant. You can get Hondabond HT at your local acura/honda dealer, for about $12. apply it to the surface where the VC gasket makes contact with the head, and around the perimeter of the cam seal. You can do all of this yourself with a little time.

For reference
Cam seal
Valvecover gasket

The hondabond is available at the dealer
 
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Mugen

Hi My Name Is Asimo
Hey mirror is the valve cover gasket the same as a head gasket.
 


mirrorimg

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Mugen said:
Hey mirror is the valve cover gasket the same as a head gasket.
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No it isnt. The VC gasket fits between the valvecover (cylinder head cover) and the cylinder head. The headgasket fits in between the block and the cylinder head.

gartec said:
thank you very much. thats exactly what i needed. wil be ordering and give a good update.
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The site I listed wasnt the site I purchased my cam seal from. It was the first link that popped up in a search. You may be able to find a better deal with a lesser shipping charge. Actually after looking at it with the shipping, its pretty comparable to what I purchased, about 20.00.
 
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Mugen

Hi My Name Is Asimo
Sorry to thread jack... Should i do the vcg when I do the TIming belt. I got the head gasket already, i smell alittle oil at upper rpm. And is there any thing else you recomend when I do the tb,vcg,hg.
 

mirrorimg

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That would depend on the issues other issues you have. The VC gasket is a given if you remove the head, because its probably pretty old and will not seal properly when you try to put it back on. You can change the dizzy Oring if your leaking at the back of the VC, the cam seal if your leaking at the front. Replacing the headgasket usually means getting the head resurfaced, to insure a good seal. The original posters burning oil was due to a leak running down to his header. If you have oil coming out of the exhaust, thats a different story.
 

gartec

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going to the mechanic today to see how much for the valve cover gasket. hope its not to pricey
 

gartec

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booya new gasket 50 bucks installed thanks for the help

second do you have to clear the check engine light??
 

mirrorimg

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gartec said:
booya new gasket 50 bucks installed thanks for the help

second do you have to clear the check engine light??
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You have to clear it to pass inspection... Other than that you can drive with the CEL on, but if you dont know caused it to come on, it could possibly result in some costly repairs
 
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