Hello -
Thank you very much for the info. . .. . ...
Okay, this model has a TSB discussing possible this problem. I have attached it for you. This may be the problem and not a leaking valve cover. See what you think. . .. . .. . ..
LEAKING HEAD COVER GASKET MAY JUST BE A RESIDUAL OIL TRAIL
SERVICE NEWS
Reference Number(s): 08040L, Date of Issue: April 1, 2008
Affected Models: 2003-08 L4 Accord, 2006-08 Civic Si, 2007-08 CR-V, and 2003-08 Element
Related Ref Number(s): 08040L
ARTICLE BEGINNING
SERVICE INFORMATION
Lately, we've been seeing a rise in warranty claims for replacement of leaking head cover gaskets. Most of those claims were for repairs that were done around the first oil change interval. Results of Warranty Parts Inspection (WPI) analysis shows that over 80 percent of those head cover gaskets tested No Trouble Found (NTF).
From dealer visits, we've pinpointed the problem to residual oil around the oil fill hole and the oil dipstick tube. It makes a trail around the head cover, and with the engine cover in place, it looks like the head cover gasket is leaking.
Fig. 1: View Of Engine Cover
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If you think you've got a leaking head cover gasket, don't rush off to replace it. Instead, pull the engine cover and look for a trail of residual oil stemming from the oil fill hole and the dipstick tube. If that's what you see, clean it off and you're done with this repair.
Of course, if it looks like there's really a leak, then replace the gasket. But keep in mind that if you return a gasket to WPI and it winds up testing NTF, your claim will be debited.
Fig. 2: View Of Residual Oil Trail
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
You are correct in thinking it a little odd that with the little miles it has. . .. . ..why the leak. Good thinking on your part.
Let me know what you think about the TSB.
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 AT 10:18 PM
