Valve cover gaskets replacement

Tiny
RIEBE123
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My valve cover gaskets are leaking moderately. I am due to replace both of them. My question is, when I replace the tube seals do I use any Honda bond? Also when I replace the gaskets do I use any Honda bond?

A lot to take off so I want to make sure they both are sealed well.
Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 AT 3:00 PM

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Tiny
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Hi Riebe,
Some say that using a RTV for an application like this isn't necessary, however, I usually use Permatex Ultra Black (same thing, different name). I use it on the tube seals and on the gasket. Just be sure you don't use so much that it makes a mess under the valve cover. You got this!

Here is a guide to help step by step with diagrams below to show you how on your car

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-valve-cover-gasket

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 AT 4:49 PM
Tiny
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Thanks. That is exactly what I need to know.
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Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 AT 5:52 PM
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Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 AT 11:18 AM

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