Cam cover gasket help

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  1. Chasjen

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    Hi All. Need some advice. Oil leaks from the half moon portions of the both front cylinders cam cover. I replaced the gasket which improved the leak. Do I need to use liquid gasket/RTV/etc in addition to the rubber stock gasket? If yes what is best. Thanks. Charlie
     
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    You do indeed need to use some gasket sealer on the half moons only. The flat sections don't need any added sealant. All this is in the service manual.

    I too have tried this without using the sealant, and you will end up with an annoying weep.
     
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    Another thing to check is that you have replaced the valve cover bolt seals.
     
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    Thanks for the quick replies. I have already replaced the bolt seals. Any suggestions for sealant. I have some hondabond 4?
     
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